Since the 2008 global crisis the earlier promising trend of economic convergence has deteriorated in the European Union (EU). The speed of convergence has slowed down in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) member states, and convergence has in fact turned into divergence in the Mediterranean...

In line with the conference’s focus on growth, topics will range from the need to redesign global strategies, taking into account expected changes in global trade; to the challenges faced by firms when devising strategies, by harnessing the potential of new technologies to fuel growth. The...

WEDF provides an issue-focused setting for policymakers, trade & investment support institutions and business leaders to gain practical understanding in trade competitiveness. It also provides unparalleled opportunities for business operators to network and meet with potential partners....

We call for papers which address the unanswered questions of European economic integration theories – without taboos but using the analytical tools of either economics or political economy with academic rigour.

Latin America, a thriving region of more than 600 million people, has a promising decade ahead. It is a leading global trader of agro-products with major reserves of raw materials and immense rainforests, which are vital for the global climate and hold potential for renewable energies. Major...

The goal of the conference is to bring together researchers working on various aspects of productivity, trade and development. The topics of the conference include: 1) the role of productivity growth vs. factor accumulation in convergence; 2) within and between sector reallocation; 3) relative...

Successful policies for development and poverty alleviation require the involvement of civil society in policy development and implementation. Trade Unions play an important role in organizing and representing worker's interest. They are a crucial partner in promoting the ILO Decent Work agenda...