Fourth Annual Conference on Development and Change
Johannesburg, South Africa, April 9–11, 2010
Conference Theme
The world economy is currently in the throes of a global economic
crisis reminiscent of the great depressions of the 1930s and
possibly that of the 1870s. As back then, the crisis resulted from
major structural imbalances in financial and credit markets
ultimately resulting in a retreat from free trade. Emergent debates
about resurgent protectionism, alternative reserve currencies,
stimulus packages and climate change policies suggests that the
world economy has entered a phase of heightened change which
will transform the development "equation" in varied and diverse
ways. It is imperative at this time that development economists
should engage with two crucial questions: the implications of these
changes for the developing world and the prospects for
"development" for the majority of people in the developing world.
The forthcoming conference invites submission of academic
papers representing original and critical research focusing on the
various aspects of the current global economic crisis. Papers are
encouraged to employ historical and comparative perspectives
where possible, on the impact of the current global financial and
trade crises and its impact on the economic performance of
developing countries. A focus on policy relevance and prescriptions
for developing countries is highly recommended.
DEADLINE EXTENDED: February 10, 2010
