Washington DC, USA
13-14 July 2009
The Migration and Remittances team of the Development Economics and Prospects Group (DEPG) of the World Bank is organizing an International Conference on Diaspora and Development on July 13-14, 2009 in Washington D.C.
The diaspora of developing countries can be a potent force for development for their countries of origin, through remittances, but more importantly, through the promotion of trade, investments, knowledge and technology transfers. The conference aims to consolidate research and evidence on these issues with a view to formulating policies in both sending and receiving countries.
Papers with a focus on Africa are especially welcome. Also papers dealing with developed countries are welcome if they draw lessons for developing countries. All proposals will be assessed anonymously by a panel of expert scholars in the respective fields. Selected papers will be included in a conference volume to be published by the World Bank. Selected presenters from developing countries may apply for partial financial support for the preparation of papers and/or travel costs.
Scholarship / Financial aid: available for presenters from developing countries
Deadline: April 30, 2009
Further information on the website.
Email: splaza@worldbank.org
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