The key thematic areas of the XXXVIII Annual Conference are: - Business, Innovation and Competitiveness - Energy, Sustainability, Environment and Natural Resources - Government and regional planning, housing, public services and taxation - Growth, regional convergence and cohesion policies -...

Conference themes: 1. Governance; crime and violence prevention 2. Evaluating responses to shocks 3. Labor markets (including child labor), pensions, migration, and remittances 4. Urban development 5. Health and nutrition; HIV/AIDS 6. Demand-and supply-side incentive 7. Support to diversifying...