This conference, which is part of the UNU-WIDER project on ‘Southern Engines of Global Growth’, will focus on interactions between CIBS and African economies in terms of trade, FDI, natural resources, energy, growth strategies, and governance and so on. Both Africa-wide and country-specific...

The conference will focus on various aspects within the field, with special attention given to the interaction between the different areas and, in particular, emphasising the role of mathematics and statistics. Topics that would be covered include: - Stochastic models - Modern methods of risk...

The subject of the conference is "Operational Research: Developing Communities, Managing the Connections amongst Them."

The Department of Economics at the University of Pretoria and the African Econometric Society have the pleasure to invite scientists interested in research and teaching in Econometrics, Econometric Modelling, and Mathematical Economic Theory to the 13th annual conference.

Some of the specific issues to be considered are - What are the forces driving urbanization and how do they differ from one region to another? - What are the economic and environmental costs and benefits of urban agglomerations? - What is the link between urban infrastructure and poverty...

Vigorous, sustained growth is continuing to lay the foundations for a genuine paradigm shift in Africa. Thus the World Economic Forum on Africa in 2008 will explore how the continent’s leaders can ensure that this trend continues and leads to positive change. To address these issues and...

Arthur Kroeber will speak at the conference on the topic of China vs India in light of key issues in the material markets, including the continuing boom in Chinese metal demand, the impact of higher commodity prices (base metals and bulk commodities), infrastructure bottlenecks and the longer...