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Call for Papers for Special Sessions at the Regional Studies Association Annual Conference 2015
Global Growth Agendas: Regions, Institutions and Sustainability
24th - 27th May, 2015, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza, Italy
Social and economic imbalances of the current phase of globalization require a rethinking of the model of international and regional development. The issues of inequality, ecological risks, and poor growth in some areas put at the center of the scientific and political debate the theme of values and institutions. What are the values for sustainable regional development in the future? And what institutional reforms are needed to overcome the negative consequences of the recession triggered by the financial turmoil of recent years? Which tools can strengthen the capacity of regions and cities to adapt to all changes and to increase the resilience of areas? Read More
Special Sessions
The conference already attracted a number of special sessions (see list and links below or go to http://www.regionalstudies.org/conferences/special-sessions/Special-Sessions).
We do welcome additional Special Session proposals. For more details please click here or email to Lesa Reynolds at lesa.reynolds@regionalstudies.org.
§ SS1. Future of Cities
§ SS2. Europe 2020 Strategy & the Role of the Regions
§ SS3. Have Cluster-based Economic & Regeneration Policies Lost their 'Buzz'? Where are we Heading & where Should we be Heading with Regard to Cluster Research & Policy?
§ SS4. Imbalances & resilience of Europe's peripheries in the 21st century: What is the future of these peripheries & what should we do about them?
§ SS5. Re-assessing regional systems for food & associated agricultural products: Should artisanal, environmentally friendly, organic and local low-food-mile regional systems be assisted when competing against pan-European supermarkets and multinational food processors?
§ SS6. Talent, Human Capital & Creative Work
§ SS7. Community Cohesion & Regional Economic Development: Parallel Roads or Congruent Paths?
§ SS8. New Manufacturing Trends in Developed Regions
§ SS9. Creative Atmosphere in Cultural Industries: Clusters, Networks & Intersectoral Linkages
§ SS10. The Future of Leadership Research in Urban & Regional Development in Europe
§ SS11. What Place for Climate Resilient Regions? Lessons Past, Present & Possible Future Trends
§ SS13. Public-private Collaborations & Regional Development
§ SS14. Innovation in 'ordinary' regions and 'boring' sectors
If you wish to submit a paper for any of these Special Sessions, please register and submit your abstract (400-800 words in length) at https://members.regionalstudies.org/lounge/Meetings/Meeting?ID=88 by Friday 30th January 2015.
General Call for Papers
We also welcome Papers that address any of the following conference themes:
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A. Community Economic Development | B. Culture and Creativity as a Driver of Regional Development |
C. Developing Rural and Peripheral Regions | D. EU Regional Policy and Practice |
E. Innovation and Knowledge Economies | F. Labour Markets and Migration |
G. Mega Events and Regional Development | H. Region to Region Trade |
I. Regional Challenges in Health and Education | J. Regional Well-being and Happiness |
K. Role of Institutions in Regional Development | L. Role of Social Networks in Regional Development |
M. Spatial Planning and Infrastructure | N. Social Justice, Housing and Civil Society |
O. Sustainability - Climate Change, Environment and Energy | P. Territorial Governance and Regional Leadership |
Q. The Geography of Crime | R. The Geography of Finance |
S. Tourism and Regional Development | T. Urbanisation and Cities |
If you wish to submit a paper, please register and submit your abstract (400-800 words in length) at https://members.regionalstudies.org/lounge/Meetings/Meeting?ID=88
by Friday 30th January 2015.
Conference Bursaries
We have a number of bursaries available for this conference. You can find more information at http://www.regionalstudies.org/uploads/documents/Bursary_Guidelines_Piacenza.pdf
Contact
Website
http://www.regionalstudies.org/conferences/conference/regional-studies-association-annual-conference-2015-piacenza-italy
RSA Conference Manager
Lesa Reynolds: lesa.reynolds@regionalstudies.org
With best wishes,
Daniela Carl
Development Manager
Regional Studies Association
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