The thematic topics for the conference are the following (not limited to) -
1. Alternative development paradigms
2. Financial inclusion and rural finance
3. Public finance and governance
4. Fintech and development
5. Health, education, and human development
6. Growth and employment
7. Regional development
8. Poverty and unemployment
9. Role of public policy in development
10. Agriculture and rural livelihoods
11. Sustainable development
12. Population and migration
13. Trade and development
14. Financialization and development
15. Climate finance
16. Informal economy
Full conference details and updates will be published online at https://aiefs.org/
Keynote Speakers: To be confirmed later.
Publication opportunities: After the conference, participants will have the opportunity to submit their papers to the following journals (or a book volume which will be announced at the conference). Besides, the conference organizers, in liaison with the editors of the following journals, will encourage authors to consider submitting their papers that fall within the general remit of the respective journal: Economic Modelling, Economic Analysis and Policy, Journal of Economic Surveys, International Journal of Rural Management, Journal of Indian Business Research for possible publication in a regular issue of the relevant journal. We are also in the process of looking for any special issue for the above-mentioned journal as an outcome of this conference.