The conference strives to expand the frontiers of global knowledge around jobs, improve understanding of the interplay between development and quantity and quality of work, and advance the discussion on the most effective policies to improve jobs outcomes in low- and middle-income countries....

In addition to mitigating climate change, adapting to its consequences will be an important challenge in the future. Priorities must be set when implementing adaptation measures, as societies are unable to implement all desirable measures at once due to scarce resources. Techniques that help to...

The International Society for Third Sector Research (ISTR) and the Africa Centre for Philanthropy and Social Investment at Wits Business School will co-host a PhD Seminar for approximately 20 PhD students at all stages of their doctoral research in topics related to the Third Sector, i.e., civil...

The Conference will include invited plenary debates and panel discussions on population and sustainable development issues as well as over 240 scientific sessions featuring the results of recent research from around the globe. Sessions will cover a wide range of topics including international...

Key Topics: Leadership; Strategic and operational management; Corporate governance; Sustainable management; Entrepreneurial leadership; Corporate social responsibility.

This event will be led by a number of locally-based presenters and aims to cover the core material of labour economics as required by those researching in this area or teaching at the postgraduate level. There will be five focused sessions: - schooling and earnings; - discrimination; - labour...

Topics: - Financial policy and regulation - Macro-economic policies in the global economy - The role of finance in economic growth and development - International capital flows and foreign direct investment - The role of development finance institutions and instruments - The role of engagement -...

Topics: - Economic Development & Globalization - World Financial and Economic Crisis & Impacts, Lessons and Prospects for the Future - Business Research Methods & Teaching-related issues - Growth & Innovation - Sustainable Development & Resource Management - Business Law & Ethics & Social...

Conference Sub-Themes: Theme 1: Recent trends and developments regarding the value of sustainable business practices in Economics, Econometrics and Banking Theme 2: The Value of Sustainability in Accountancy, Taxation, Auditing and Corporate Governance Theme 3: Value added trends in Cost and...

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