South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM) invites papers for the 6^th SANEM Annual Economists’ Conference (SAEC) 2023 on “Building Resilience to Shocks: Priorities, Challenges and Prospects” to be held in Dhaka on 4-5 February 2023 both in-person and online.

SANEM’s Annual Economists’ Conference (SAEC) was initiated in 2016 and was met with great enthusiasm and appreciation from researchers, academicians, development workers and policymakers. In continuation of SANEM’s commitment to creating a platform for Academic dialogue and dissemination of knowledge, the 1^st SAEC 2016 on “Bangladesh: Way towards a Middle Income Country” was held in February 2016, and subsequently the 2^nd SAEC 2017 on “Managing Growth for Social Inclusion’’ in February 2017, the 3^rd SAEC 2018 on “Leave no one behind in South Asia” in February 2018, the 4^th SAEC 2019 on “Governing New Challenges: Inclusive Development, Trade, and Finance” in February 2019, and the 5^th SAEC 2020 on “Institutions for Development” in February 2020. These conferences brought together renowned economists, policymakers, academicians, researchers, development workers, journalists, and students. Enriched by presentations of extensively researched papers and in-depth panel discussions by various experts, the SAEC is a flagship event of SANEM.

Call for Paper Submission:

Papers should be relevant to any of the following themes considering the broad contexts of global economic shocks, global political economy, and COVID-19:

• Emerging global economic challenges
• Challenges of financing sustainable development
• Structural transformation, industrialisation, economic growth, trade, export diversification
• Poverty, inequality, labour market, migration
• Food security
• Energy security
• Urbanization
• The political economy of development and institution
• Macroeconomic policies for building resilience
• Social policies (education, health, social protection) for building resilience
• Environment and climate change in the context of emerging global challenges

The conference committee welcomes papers on the themes above, based on any specific country, or cross-country experiences. Both applied and theoretical papers that meet high standards of methodological rigour are invited. Any reproduction/extension of the previous study is eligible for submission. However, in the case of pre-published papers, the consent of the publishers should be provided.

Important Dates:

• Deadline for abstract submission : 10 December 2022
• Notification of selected abstracts : 20 December 2022
• First draft of paper submission : 25 January 2023
• PowerPoint presentation submission : 30 January 2023
• Conference : 4-5 February 2023

Format for Abstract Submission:

An extended abstract clearly outlining the objective of the research, a brief description of the methodology and expected research findings must be submitted. Interested researchers are requested to submit their extended abstracts along with a CV to sanem.conference@gmail.com by 10 December 2022.

Eligibility for Paper Submission:

People  engaged in academics, economic research, and policy advocacy with an educational background in economics or related fields are encouraged to submit their research work. Master’s/4th-year students majoring in economics or related fields are also encouraged to submit their papers.

Logistics for International Paper Presenters:

For international paper presenters, the conference organizer will provide partial funding for their participation in the conference in Dhaka. In the case of multiple authors, only one author who is designated to present will be provided with partial funding.

Conference Convener:

Dr Selim Raihan, Professor, Department of Economics, University of Dhaka and Executive Director, South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM)

Contact:

SANEM, Flat K-5, House 1/B, Road 35, Gulshan 2, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
Phone: +88 02 58813075
Mobile/WhatsApp: +88 01911957660 (Ashibur Rahman, Assistant Director, HR & Admin, SANEM), +88 01614886177 (Omar Raad Chowdhury, Research Associate, SANEM)
For any further information, please write to sanem.conference@gmail.com

About SANEM:

SANEM (South Asian Network on Economic Modeling), launched in January 2007 in Dhaka, is a non-profit research organization registered with the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms in Bangladesh. It is also a network of economists and policymakers with a special emphasis on economic modeling. SANEM aims to promote objective and high-quality research in the areas of international trade, macroeconomy, poverty, labour market, environment, political economy and economic modeling. SANEM contributes to governments’ policy-making by providing research support both in individual and organizational capacities. SANEM has maintained strong research collaboration with global, regional and local think-tanks, research and development organizations, universities, and individual researchers. SANEM arranges regular training programs on economic modeling and contemporary economic issues.

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