We invite papers that discuss these developments and related social policy changes. For example, how do we make sense of parallel processes of universalizing social policies in some fields and places, and increasingly exclusionary rhetoric of social protection in others? Given that the...

The conference is sociologically oriented but welcomes contributions from related fields (Geography, anthropology, political science, economics and labour studies, international relations and law). We encourage submissions under any of the following themes: a. Highly skilled migrants and...

Topics: 1. Migration from and to Central and Eastern Europe—diagnosis and interpretations. 2. The social and cultural contexts, and the consequences of differentiation and marginalisation in Central and Eastern European societies. 3. Is there a (ideal) type of Central and Eastern European...

Sub-themes: - Pollution of water bodies and sanitation - Ecological, economic, and social dimensions - Environment and energy - Water for Rural development - Water and social health - Private sector participation inwater services - Water politics, law, and public apathy - Economics of water...