Social Sciences
The oikos UNDP Young Scholars Development Academy 2011 at IIM Bangalore provides PhD students and young scholars working on poverty and sustainable development from a management or economics perspective a platform to present and discuss their ongoing research projects with fellow students and senior faculty.
The 2011 academy focus, "From Models to Markets for Inclusive Development", aims to attract papers fostering new ideas and solutions how businesses, governments and
other stakeholders can build markets that build on local capabilities, include the poor and
create opportunities for sustainable development. The event aims to advance academic research on the Base of the Pyramid (BoP), development and governance issues, build networks across disciplinary boundaries and to prepare the ground for research that is relevant for both academic and business audiences.
*Selected Topics *
PhD students and young scholars may submit papers or elaborated research proposals on:
Development economics and fundamental basics of developing country markets;
Technological innovation, business models and product-service systems for inclusive markets;
BoP strategies in businesses and enterprises, including local and foreign
ones;
Applicants will be notified by 15 April 2011. Final papers must be received for circulation
to academy participants by 15 June 2011.
*UNDP GIM Travel Grant * Supported by the UNDP's Growing Inclusive Markets initiative, three grants (travel, fee and accommodation) are available for outstanding young scholars coming from developing countries. To apply for one of these grants, please provide a Letter of Interest and a Reference Letter from a senior faculty member.
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Social Sciences
UNDP Young Scholars Development Academy 2011 at IIM B
The oikos UNDP Young Scholars Development Academy 2011 at IIM Bangalore provides PhD students and young scholars working on poverty and sustainable development from a management or economics perspective a platform to present and discuss their ongoing research projects with fellow students and senior faculty.
Research on inclusive business models, market development and sustainability at the Base of the Pyramid (BoP) is a promising and challenging field for young researchers and PhD students. It calls for a multitude of methods, combination of disciplines in management and economics and new research designs, e.g. experimental development economics.
The 2011 academy focus, "From Models to Markets for Inclusive Development", aims to attract papers fostering new ideas and solutions how businesses, governments and
other stakeholders can build markets that build on local capabilities, include the poor and
create opportunities for sustainable development. The event aims to advance academic research on the Base of the Pyramid (BoP), development and governance issues, build networks across disciplinary boundaries and to prepare the ground for research that is relevant for both academic and business audiences.
*Selected Topics *
PhD students and young scholars may submit papers or elaborated research proposals on:
Development economics and fundamental basics of developing country markets;
Technological innovation, business models and product-service systems for inclusive markets;
BoP strategies in businesses and enterprises, including local and foreign
ones;
Interaction, education and outreach, partnerships and innovation networks;
Environmental economics, governance regimes and management in poverty contexts;
Environmental economics, governance regimes and management in poverty contexts;
Poverty and sustainability impact assessment and evaluation.
The academy is organized by oikos Foundation, the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) and the UNDP Growing Inclusive Markets Initiative.
*Please send your application via email to: Martin Herrndorf oikos PhD Fellowship Lab
[email protected]
*Please submit your application by 1 March 2011
The academy is organized by oikos Foundation, the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) and the UNDP Growing Inclusive Markets Initiative.
*Please send your application via email to: Martin Herrndorf oikos PhD Fellowship Lab
[email protected]
*Please submit your application by 1 March 2011
Applicants will be notified by 15 April 2011. Final papers must be received for circulation
to academy participants by 15 June 2011.
*UNDP GIM Travel Grant * Supported by the UNDP's Growing Inclusive Markets initiative, three grants (travel, fee and accommodation) are available for outstanding young scholars coming from developing countries. To apply for one of these grants, please provide a Letter of Interest and a Reference Letter from a senior faculty member.
- Competitive Call For Papers By Young Scholars From South Asia
Competitive Call for Papers by Young Scholars from South Asia on "EDUCATION, SKILLS AND SOCIAL PROTECTION IN EMERGING LABOUR MARKETS : ISSUES AND PERSPECTIVES FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH IN SOUTH ASIA" SARNET is a research and...
- Conference @ Ibs Hyderabad
Call for Papers Eighth International Conference on Economics and Finance Theme: "Governance and Wellbeing" Venue: IBS Bangalore, India Date: January 19-20, 2012 It is increasingly realized that good governance is imperative for achieving higher order...
- Orientation Course On Human Development At Tiss, Mumbai, 25-29 April, 2011 [ld: 28 Feb, 2011]..
JFYI: Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai will conduct an "Orientation Course on Human Development" at TISS, Mumbai from 25-29 April 2011, as part of a project supported by UNDP, India. The objective of the course is to orient young...
- Orientation Programme
Tata Institute of Social Sciences Orientation Course on Human Development (25-29 April 2011) (Supported by UNDP, India) Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai will conduct an orientation course on Human Development at TISS, Mumbai from 25-29...
- United Nation Development Programme
UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMEFor job & application related details, please visit: UNDP is the UN's global development network to help people meet their development needs and build a better life. We are on the ground in 166 countries,...