Political Economy of Regional Development in Indonesia

The Indonesian Regional Science Association (IRSA) in collaboration with Hasanuddin University invites scholars, practitioners and graduate students to submit papers to be presented in the 12th Indonesian Regional Science Association (IRSA) Conference in Makassar, South Sulawesi, on June 2-3, 2014 and theme of the conference is Political Economy of Regional Development in Indonesia. 

Potential topics to be discussed in this conference include, but are not limited to: 

• Political economy and governance of regional development
• Public policy, regional and urban planning and regional development 
• Urban, agriculture and rural development
• Poverty, inequality and inter-regional disparities, 
• Housing, education, transportation and other regional infrastructures issues
• Regional/international trade, finance and inflation
• Spatial modelling and simulation.

Extended paper abstract of about 300-500 words should be submitted online via IRSA 2014 conference website. Abstract should consist of background, data and methodology, and potential contribution to knowledge. Please provide keywords and JEL number. Abstract should be in English, as also the full paper.

The deadline for abstract submission is 15 February 2014. Those whose abstracts accepted should submit their full papers by 15 April 2014 and register to attend the conference by 20 April 2014 in order for their paper to be included in the final program.

The conference will have four prominent scholars and experienced practitioners as keynote speakers. Among others are Prof. Armida Alisjahbana (Padjadjaran University / Minister of National Development Planning), Prof. Iwan Jaya Azis (Cornell University / Asian Development Bank), Prof. Anne Booth (SOAS, University of London), and Prof. Ari Kuncoro (University of Indonesia). Paper sessions are seminar-style with a discussant for each paper and time for discussion and for participants to provide constructive feedback to authors. Paper presentations will be in English.

Makassar also a gateway to Eastern part of Indonesia and entry point to an adventurous tour to the Tana Toraja highlands, deep in the fertile plateaus of Sulawesi, or also known as Celebes. The unique Torajan culture, including their animistic burial rites call it Rambusolo, makes this region one of the most fascinating wonders in Indonesia. Your visit will be a memorable one.

We look forward to seeing you in Makassar, Indonesia

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Important Dates

20 December 2013 Abstract Submission Open 
15 February 2014 Abstract Submission Due
1 March 2014 Early Bird Registration Open
15 March 2014 Notification of Abstract Acceptance
30 March 2014 Early Bird Registration Due
15 April 2014 Full Paper Submission Due
20 April 2014 Paper Presenter Registration Due
2-3 June 2014 Conference Dates

Plenary Speakers

Prof. Armida Alisjahbana
Padjadjaran University / Minister of National Development Planning
Prof. Iwan Jaya Azis
Cornell University / Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Prof. Anne Booth
SOAS, University of London
Prof. Ari Kuncoro
University of Indonesia