Conference Themes: The First Theme: the role of ethics in the economic stability The Second Theme: Islamic Finance vs. Conventional Finance The Third Theme: Economic policies from an Islamic perspective The Fourth Theme IV: International institutional experiences in facing crises, the Islamic...

Forum Sessions: - Developments and trends in social security - Demographic challenges - Governance and management - Extension of social security coverage - Focus on Africa - Social Security Summit

The conference will discuss food security in its domestic and international dimensions and in the light of the recent global food crisis. Topics: 1. Global food price drivers and future trends 2. The new food price environment and implications for trade 3. The role of local production systems in...