The objective of this conference is to advance the debate on the measurement of well-being, both at the macro and micro levels, through an examination of past experiences and the identification of future challenges.

Topics: - Determinants and causes of poverty and its changes - Consequences and impacts of poverty on human capital formation, growth, consumption and so on - Assessment of poverty strategies and policies - The role of government, NGOs and other institutions in poverty reduction - Rural-urban...

This Forum will provide a key platform for the sharing of information and discussion of the most important regional social security trends and priority issues in the Asia-Pacific region. A unique networking opportunity, the Forum will bring together social security administrators, policy-makers...

The Theme: 'Production, Reproduction, Protection in the Welfare State' The 2011 RC19 meeting brings together leading scholars in the field of comparative welfare state studies from different parts of the world and encompassing a wide range of disciplines, including sociology, social policy and...

This co-sponsored event brings academics, practitioners and policymakers from around the world together in one of the world's most beautiful places to present, hear, and discuss new research in urban and real estate economics, real estate finance, development and investment.

Topics: Any aspect of regional science.

The main theme of the Conference is Space, Economy and Environment. This main theme would include the following topics: - Global Financial Crisis - Green Growth and its Spatial Implications - Aging Society and Economic Space - Urbanization and Economic Development - Local Development in a...

The Congress aims to bring together academics, educators, students, researchers, professionals, government officials, and representatives from non-governmental organizations in the field of leisure, recreation, tourism, and sports to discuss the academic, social, industrial, and political issues...