OBJECTIVES of the conference::

1. To explore and present new knowledge and advanced experiences in activating sources of economic growth in an open underdeveloped market economy – with special reference to Kosovo
2. To promote research activities in Kosovo related to economic and social development
3. To strengthen relationships and partnerships with academic circles and developmental experts throughout Europe, US and beyond, and with international organizations.

KEY CONFERNCE TOPICS:

1. Development and Institutions
2. Human Capital, Intellectual Capital and Social Capital
3. Industrial Policies
4. Natural Resources: a Curse or a Blessing
5. Absorptive Capacities for Investment and Job Creation
6. EU Integration and Regional Economic Cooperation
7. Infrastructure and Utilities
8. Agriculture and Rural Development
9. High Value Added Services

FORMAT: 

The Conference will be organized in plenary sessions and workshops where contributions will be presented and discussed. The format of the workshops will be based on the number of papers accepted for the conference and the topics covered.

PAPERS: 

Papers should follow academic format and there will be per review by a special Conference Committee. Policy oriented papers will also be accepted, but they will not exceed 20% of total papers to be presented in the conference.

• Requirements for Abstract Submission

• Structure of the Abstract
• Title of the Article
• Full first name of the author and the family name
• Author’s working place
• Abstract of the article (maximum 1 page long)
• Keywords
• The page margins – 2 cm overall, Times New Roman, 12pt for the text, single space between the lines.

• Requirements for the Final Paper: Structure of the Final Paper:

• Title of the article
• Full first name of the author and the family name
• Author’s working place
• Abstract of the article (maximum 1 page long)
• Keywords
• Introduction, indicating the article’s scientific problem, novelty, aim, tasks, object, research methods
• Text of the article
• Conclusions
• List of References (no less 25 of significant scientific works)
• The page margins – 2 cm overall, Times New Roman, 12pt for the text, single space between the lines.
• The Final paper should be 8-10 pages long

Further information is provided here: http://www.riinvestinstitute.org/index.php?gjuha=al&action=meshume&cid=6&id=165

Contact: agon.nixha@riinvestinstitute.org

IMPORTANT DATES: 

• 8 April 2012: Submission of abstracts
• 22 April 2012: Submission of papers
• 3 May 2012: Publication of the conference agenda

Source: Email from Alban Hashani, Research Director, RIINVEST INSTITUTE

Date:
From: 17 May 2012
To: 18 May 2012