South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM) extends a warm invitation to you for the 7th SANEM Annual Economists’ Conference (SAEC) 2024 on “New Frontiers in Development and Emerging Dynamics,” scheduled to be held from 23-25 February 2024 at BRAC Centre Inn, Mohakhali, Dhaka. This event will be both in-person and online.

Since its inception in 2016, SAEC has evolved into a premier regional forum for academic exchange. The three-day conference will feature engaging panel discussions on contemporary issues and present 64 papers covering various topics such as health, education, agriculture, gender, labor market, trade, environment, climate change, poverty, inequality, macroeconomy, energy, digital economy, and emerging global economic challenges.

SANEM invites scholars, policymakers, government officials, development practitioners, students, journalists, and interested individuals to join the conference. We believe in initiating nuanced dialogues and discussions to guide policy discourse with an inclusive and research-driven approach.

Registration Details:

Professionals: 500 BDT
Students: 250 BDT
No registration fees for online attendees
Deadline: 10 February 2024

Event Details:

Date: 23-25 February 2024
Venue: BRAC Centre Inn, Mohakhali, Dhaka
Contact: (+88) 01716-413566, (+88) 01708-523454 or sanem.conference@gmail.com

To join the conference, kindly fill-up the google form: https://forms.gle/ZuRcKgyMnVzDc3K19

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 1st SAEC 2016 on “Bangladesh: Way towards a Middle Income Country” was held in February 2016, and subsequently the 2nd SAEC 2017 on “Managing Growth for Social Inclusion’’ in February 2017, the 3rd SAEC 2018 on “Leave no one behind in South Asia” in February 2018, the 4th SAEC 2019 on “Governing New Challenges: Inclusive Development, Trade, and Finance” in February 2019, the 5th SAEC 2020 on “Institutions for Development” in February 2020, and the 6th SAEC 2023 on “Building Resilience to Shocks: Priorities, Challenges and Prospects” in February 2023. 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.

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

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.

We look forward to your active participation in this enriching and impactful conference.