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TWO-DAY COLLOQUIUM
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ONE-DAY ASSOCIATED WORKSHOP
CANBERRA, 5-7 DECEMBER 2006 |
ADDRESSING POVERTY:
Pro-poor growth and financial inclusion in Asia Pacific
An international colloquium to review new understandings of pro-poor economic growth, community-based economies and the role of the private sector in contributing to policies and practices that will support the move out of poverty in the Asia Pacific region. A special focus will be given to discussion on pro-poor economic models for the Pacific.
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CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
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Encouraging economic systems, linkages and policies that address the needs of the poor is critical if chronic poverty is to be reduced and the Millennium Development Goals met. This requires an understanding of a wide range of alternative economic systems and their impact on the very poor; of risk aversion strategies; opportunities for microfinance; linkages between the poverty reduction strategies and the mainstream; the role of the private sector, practical consideration for women's economic roles and inclusion; and of community perspectives of economic survival and lifestyle improvement. It also requires a full understanding of how best to put pro-poor growth strategies into practice.
The colloquium will bring together key international researchers working in pro-poor growth — economists, anthropologists, community leaders, development workers and policy makers from government and non government organisations, United Nations and regional agencies and universities. They will discuss the results of cutting edge research into financial inclusion, vulnerability and resilience, gender and equality, the ways in which economic growth can be monitored, ways to establish more equality in the access to financial resources and the specific needs of small communities for growth.
To further and consolidate the theme of the symposium, one day will be devoted to discussion on economic models for the Pacific.
As an associated event, ODI will present a workshop that will provide researchers, policy makers and development practitioners from the region the opportunity to learn the latest theory and practical methods for bridging research and policy with a focus on effective economic policy for improving the livelihoods of the very poor.
Places for this intensive workshop are limited to 50.
Download programme here
Download presenters' abstracts and biographies here
Download registration form here
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SCHOLARSHIPS
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PLEASE NOTE: Scholarships have now been awarded. Thank you to all applicants for your interest.
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The ANZ Bank, in collaboration with the Development Studies Network at the Australian National University, is offering fifteen scholarships for postgraduate students working in Pacific Island development, development economics or community development to attend these two events. The scholarship covers: |
• registration fees for the conference
• conference dinner
• registration fees for the one-day policy workshop
Pacific Island students in particular are invited to apply. The scholarships are available to the first ten students who send in a completed application form.
Download application information here
Download registration form here
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ACCOMMODATION AND TRAVEL INFORMATION
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Please find below a range of accommodation options for Canberra. The two hotels that are highlighted are located closest to the colloquium venue. You are advised to book as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Please click on the blue underlined words to go to the respective accommodation website.
The official Canberra Tourism website offers a comprehensive range of information on the nation's capital, including accommodation, events and attractions, and general city information: Canberra Tourism
Another good accommodation booking website is Canberra Visitor's Guide
Rydges Lakeside Canberra
boasts a city centre location on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin.
It is perhaps the closest hotel to the colloquium venue: Rydges Lakeside Hotel Canberra
Novotel Canberra Hotel offers premium hotel accommodation in the heart of the Canberra CBD, retail and entertainment district: Novotel Canberra
Budget accommodation is available at Toad Hall,
a self-catered hall of residence that specialises in providing accommodation for mature age students at Australian National University.
Other travel information:
The Canberra International Airport website provides information on traveling to and from the city, as well as interactive maps.
To see weather information for Canberra, please visit the ABC local radio link
Please note: Please return to this page for continual updates
