RIINVEST INSTITUTE FOR DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH/ ACTIVATING THE SOURCES OF ECONOMIC GROWTH IN KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244) 2012

Background:

On the occasion of the 17th anniversary of the institute, the Riinvest Institute for Development Research in Prishtina is organising an international conference "ACTIVATING THE SOURCES OF ECONOMIC GROWTH IN KOSOVO (UNSCR 1244) 2012" in Prishtina, Kosovo on 17-19 May 2012.

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.

Objectives of the conference:

  - 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;
  - To promote research activities in Kosovo related to economic and social development;
  - To strengthen relationships and partnerships with academic circles and developmental experts throughout Europe, US and beyond, and
    with international organizations.

Key Conference topics:

  - Development and Institutions;
  - Human Capital, Intellectual Capital and Social Capital;
  - Industrial Policies;
  - Natural Resources: a Curse or a Blessing;
  - Absorptive Capacities for Investment and Job Creation;
  - EU Integration and Regional Economic Cooperation;
  - Infrastructure and Utilities;
  - Agriculture and Rural Development;
  - High Value Added Services.

Deadline:  8 April 2012

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