RG International Conference on Economy of Armenia

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**********************************************http://groong.usc.edu/news/msg56288.htmlAIPRG International Conference on Economy of ArmeniaDate: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 0:26:12 PDT -----------------------------------------------------------ARMENIAN INTERNATIONAL POLICY RESEARCH GROUPhttp://www.armpolicyresearch.org/Contact: [email protected][email protected]International Conference on Economy of ArmeniaCall For PapersDespite the success of the 1994 macroeconomic stabilization programand introduction of a broad spectrum of structural measures, which ledthe way to sustained growth, the Armenian economy continues to faceformidable challenges. Per capita income is very low by internationalstandards; rates of unemployment and emigration are high; financialsystem remains rudimental; domestic savings and foreign investment areinadequate to maintain ailing infrastructure and provide basis forsolid long-term growth.Given the complex nature of these problems, it remains to be seenwhether the economy will experience faster and broader-based growth,by capitalizing on the nation's skilled labor force, and human,intellectual, and financial potential of Armenian Diaspora. To addressthese issues and discuss policy options, the Armenian InternationalPolicy Research Group will host an international conference on:Armenia: Recent Economic Trends and Growth ProspectsThe conference will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2003 in the WorldBank headquarters in Washington, DC. While papers from all areas ofrelevance for growth and development are welcome, preference will begiven to the following broad topics:Macroeconomic PoliciesFinancial Sector PoliciesGovernance and Public Sector ReformsDiaspora's Role and Channels of InvolvementHuman Capital and EmigrationFDI and Industrial PoliciesTrade and Regional CooperationProspective authors should submit papers and/or abstracts by December1, 2002 to <[email protected]>. Authors ofaccepted papers will be notified by the Selection Committee byDecember 15, 2002. The Selection Committee of the conference will bechaired by:David Joulfaian, US Department of TreasuryLev Freinkman, The World BankAnn-Margret Westin, International Monetary Fund All participants, including authors, may register on-line by visitingwww.armpolicyresearch.org/SeminarSeries/UpcomingSeminars/Registration.htm.The final agenda along with the list of confirmed papers will becirculated by January 1, 2003. The official language of the conferenceis English.For more information on the AIPRG please visit www.armpolicyresearch.org**********************************************