We invite submissions of papers on labor markets, job creation and labor market policies in developing countries. Contributions on Africa and/or by Africans are particularly welcome.

This year, the keynote speakers and panel sessions will focus on the topic of “Causes and Consequences of Formality and Informality”. Papers dealing with developed countries and transitions economies are welcome if they prove to be relevant for the purpose of the conference and our...

Political, technological and commercial forces are driving growth in the international exchange of goods, services, jobs and people. These changes have resulted in very significant growth in economic prosperity and some major reductions in global poverty. The BRIICS (Brazil, Russia, India,...

Topics: 1. Diagnosis of labor market conditions and vulnerability in middle and low income countries. 2. Links between the business environment, labor demand and poverty reduction. 3. Benefits/costs of structural reforms and globalization for workers 4. Causes and consequences of formality and...

The main purpose of the CReCER Conference is to create greater awareness of the importance of sound accounting and auditing practices for economic development. The conference will also take stock of the various initiatives that have been undertaken over the recent period to strengthen accounting...

The first World Congress on Communication for Development will focus on demonstrating that communication for development is an essential ingredient for meeting today’s most pressing development challenges and, as such, should be more fully integrated in development policy and practice.