THEME SUBJECTS (open to all accepted paper participants) 1. Ibero-American theories, methodologies and concepts for regional analysis in the face of globalization and the crisis 2. Regional blocs and regional agreements 3. Strategic potentials and opportunities for development 4. Biodiversity,...

Conference themes: 1. Governance; crime and violence prevention 2. Evaluating responses to shocks 3. Labor markets (including child labor), pensions, migration, and remittances 4. Urban development 5. Health and nutrition; HIV/AIDS 6. Demand-and supply-side incentive 7. Support to diversifying...