This interdisciplinary conference will present the new advances in the modelling of the Global Change that combines Geosciences and Economics, with a perspective view from history - given the novelty of their interrelations – and from political science – given the impact of the model outputs...

The CAR editorial team invites researchers to submit papers that provide insights into the role and impact of accounting, and/or accountants, within society. We especially welcome papers that focus on relevant or timely issues and challenges faced by accountants. Papers may be within any area of...

This first conference deals with the environment issues related to transport in different areas with a particular focus on the South countries. It will be aimed at emerging a discussion forum for researchers from different backgrounds, at capitalizing the best practice and sharing North-South...

Financial services customers are using more and more channels – such as call centres, online banking etc. This trend looks permanent, but must be managed carefully and efficiently, as the cost of using more channels continues to grow. This year’s Efma Congress will therefore look at the...

The cards and payments industry is being profoundly reshaped as both the Single Euro Payments Area and the Payment Services Directive are entering the implementation stage. This new regulatory framework is leading to increased competition, an expanded marketplace and a level playing field for...

The financial crisis has been a sore reminder of the relevance of liquidity. A fruitful dialogue has developed among central bankers and regulators, academic researchers, financial institutions and market participants. To contribute to the academic and policy research on those topical issues,...

The overall purpose of the High-Level Conference is to address food security issues in the face of soaring food prices and the new challenges of climate change and energy security. The objective is to assist countries and the international community in devising sustainable solutions to the food...

Key iussues: - Climate Change - How can we build a solid economic framework for combating climate change beyond Kyoto? - Growth and Stability - How to deal with risks following the shocks of financial turmoil, cooling housing markets and higher energy and commodity prices? How should regulators...

Conference Theme: Accounting at the Forks Papers addressing all topics in accounting, auditing, taxation, and accounting education written in either English or French are encouraged. The Education Committee is busy planning informative education sessions. If you have particular ideas for...

Topic: "The Economics of Agriculture as Source and Victim of Environmental and Climate Change" The Review Committee cordially invites contributions dealing with environment-related subjects, with the impact of agricultural production on greenhouse gas emissions and with the effect of global...