GC University, Lahore

Department of Economics

International Conference on Institutions, Growth and Development in Pakistan

Subject: Call for Papers for International Conference on Institutions, Growth and

Development in Pakistan  – 22-23 November 2012

Dear Sir/Madam,

The Department of Economics, GC University Lahore is organizing a   two-day 

International Conference on Institutions, Growth and Development in Pakistan from 22nd

 

to 23rd

of November 2012. It is my pleasure to invite you to take part in this event as a

contributor. The objective of this conference is to provide a platform for academicians,

experienced researchers, young scholars and practitioners to dialogue and exchange their ideas,

on how to reach sustainable growth and development in Pakistan.

Indeed, the country is facing an increasing number of challenges which are jeopardizing its

development and growth. These include public finance, energy crisis, education and health care,

underground economy, competitiveness, political and cultural instability, poor water

management, poor infrastructure, environmental degradation, poverty, social and economic

inequality. All these aspects are a part of development which require the attention of researchers

to provide recommendations to the policy makers in order to incentivize growth.

Sustainable development requires a well-thought development strategy at local, provincial and

national level. A good set of empowered and efficient institutions is equally important and is part

of the entire process. The role of government, private sector, SMEs and small individual

entrepreneurs, NGOs and international donors has to be (re)defined.

The papers submitted for the conference should focus on Pakistan. They can be Pakistan-

centered, be a comparative study or case studies from other developing countries with lessons to

be learnt for Pakistan. Papers containing applied statistics and/or quantitative approach are

welcome. Papers to be submitted should preferably fall under one of the following categories:

1  Historical perspectives and legacies 2   Human Capital, health and education

3  Environment, energy and water

management

4  NGOs, community and informal

institution

5  Institutions, Corporate governance 6   Role and limits of InternationalInstitutions and MNCs

7  Corruption and National Economy 8   Industrialization process in sustainable

development

9 International trade 10 Foreign Aid

9  International trade 10  Foreign Aid

11  Poverty and income inequality 12  Globalization, institutions and Pakistan

 

GC University, Lahore

Department of Economics

International Conference on Institutions, Growth and Development in Pakistan

Important dates:

Submission of abstracts: 16th

September 2012

Confirmation of successful abstracts: 24th

September 2012

Submission of full length papers: 15th

November 2012

Commencement of the conference: 22nd

November 2012

The registration form can be accessed at

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dE9hekw0ZGJpSDczMlF1TVBmNlp0

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The details of the conference are available at the website of the conference

http://www.gcu.edu.pk/Conferences/Econ/Index.htm . Any further queries in this regard can be

addressed to the department at the following email address or via phone at the following

numbers. Please feel free to contact us with regards to any questions that you may have.

Email Address Contact Number

Department of Economics econ@gcu.edu.pk   042-111-000-010 Ext. 280

We look forward to your participation and your kind contribution towards making this

conference a success.

Warm regards,

Asif Saeed Dr. Haider MahmoodChairman Department of Economics Assistant Professor

Principal Organizer ICIGDP 2012 Secretary ICIGDP 2012