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Dear All,

The School of International Development at the University of East Anglia (UEA) 
is organising a multi-disciplinary conference for PhD students entitled “Current 
Debates in International Development”. On behalf of the Conference Organising 
Committee, I would like to invite PhD students of development to submit 
abstracts before 27th of February 2009.  

Further information about the conference is presented below and can also be 
found at: 
http://www.uea.ac.uk/dev/research/seminars/phdconference2009 

Yours sincerely,  

María A. Farah Q.
Member of the Organising Committee
PhD Conference 2009
School of International  Development
University of East Anglia
Norwich, Norfolk
NR4 7TJ
Email [log in to unmask]
Website http://www.uea.ac.uk/dev/research/seminars/phdconference2009 
 
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A multi-disciplinary conference of PhD students of development
“Current Debates in International Development”
25-26 June 2009
School of International Development - University of East Anglia, Norwich, 
Norfolk 

The majority of the world’s population lives in developing countries.  The 
challenges and opportunities they currently face are undoubtedly one of the 
major problems for the whole of humanity. Political, economic, environmental 
and social processes intricately related to a more globalised and 
interconnected world are profoundly affecting them.  Many are suffering under 
abject poverty, poor nutrition and health while some are experiencing relatively 
rapid improvements in their economic conditions.  Climate change is having 
severe effects exposing many communities to bigger and new risks. Modern 
pandemics like HIV/AIDS are eroding both the productive capacity of societies 
as well as their social fabric. 

Researchers of development are all faced with the challenge of describing, 
interpreting and analysing global and local processes of change. The 
complexity of these processes has demanded a broad range of disciplinary, 
epistemological and methodological approaches. The multi-disciplinary nature 
of the challenge requires a dialogue between the different disciplines. 

In particular, there is a need for a forum on which PhD students working on 
development in different British universities can interact. Recognising this, the 
School of International Development at the University of East Anglia (UEA) has 
organised a multi-disciplinary conference for PhD students working in any area 
of development.  This includes those that have recently completed their 
studies. The conference is expected to provide an opportunity for students to 
exchange experiences and ideas in development research and to strengthen 
their conference skills. Each student will have 10 minutes to present her/his 
paper and a discussant, who would be another PhD student or a UEA academic 
staff member, will give feed-back on the paper. Those presenting papers will 
also have the opportunity of being discussants in the same or other sessions. 
It is highly recommended that papers are sent in advance (see date below) in 
order to provide good feedback.  

Two key note speakers will give presentations on pressing issues of 
development. Professor Lawrence Haddad, the president of Development 
Studies Association and Professor at IDS-University of Sussex, has confirmed 
his participation as a key note speaker.  

The conference will be held at the School of International Development, 
University of East Anglia, Norwich on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th June 
2009.  

Themes to be explored during the conference include: 

•	Natural resource management and environmental change 
•	Gender and social relations 
•	Education 
•	Human rights and capabilities 
•	Conflict and post-conflict situations 
•	Institutions 
•	Globalisation 
•	Economic growth and development 
•	Inequality and social exclusion 
•	Governance and agency 
•	Health and well-being 
•	Culture and values  

Please note that the list is only suggestive and not exhaustive and that the 
numbering does not suggest any order of priority. 

Important Dates  

Abstract submission - 27th February 2009
Abstracts should be no longer than 300 words. All abstracts should be 
submitted in a Microsoft Word format. Please include your name, institution, 
and contact email address. 

Notification of acceptance - 30th March 2009
Notification of acceptance or rejection will be sent by email on or before this 
date. 

Full paper submission - 1st June 2009 

Conference Fees 

Early bird conference fee (Payment before 9th April 2009) - £30 
Payment from 9th April - 25th June 2009 - £40 

Further details regarding methods of payment will follow shortly.

Contact e-mail: If you have any queries please contact 
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For updated information about the Conference, please consult the webpage:
http://www.uea.ac.uk/dev/research/seminars/phdconference2009

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