Call for Participation – special track on Central & South America and the Caribbean

Call for Participation

Borders and Boundaries in an Age of Global Urbanization (With a special track on Urban Issues in Central & South America and the Caribbean)

Abstract/Proposal Deadline: October 1, 2013

Urban areas have grown at an unprecedented rate in the last decade. More of the world’s population now lives in cities than in any other context. International trade, capital investment and divestment, migration, and porous economic, social and political boundaries fuel this global urbanization. Enormous governance challenges result for megacities and fast-growing urban centers due to in-migration and other trends, particularly in the global south. Ethnic, racial and economic disparities across the globe create new tensions and vehicles for exclusion, while also creating interesting possibilities for cooperation and collaboration. Economic, political, and environmental crises further burden governance and demand innovative solutions to problems unique to global urbanization.  All of this raises old and new civic and policy questions about boundaries and borders of global urbanization.  Consequently, the 2014 conference theme is « Borders and Boundaries in an Age of Global Urbanization. » The conference site, San Antonio, is a global city with a population of approximately 1.3 million, in a significant border region with boundaries that defy simple conceptualizations. It is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States, and one of its most ethnically diverse, with almost 70 percent of its native and immigrant residents being of Hispanic descent. It provides a particularly apt setting to explore borders and boundaries and how they shape urban affairs in the 21st Century.

To broaden the conference discourse on the theme of global urbanization, UAA will sponsor a special track on Urban Issues in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.  We welcome and will actively reach out to our research colleagues across these regions.

Topical Categories

In keeping with the tradition of UAA Annual Meetings, we encourage proposals that focus on an array of research topics including:

*     Arts, Culture, Media

*     Disaster Planning for Urban Areas, Disaster Management, Emergency Preparedness, Cities & Security

*     Economic Development, Redevelopment, Tourism, Urban Economics, Urban Finance

*     Education in Urban Contexts, Urban Schools, Higher Education Institutions and Urban Communities

*     Environmental Issues and Cities, Sustainability and Cities, Urban Health, Technology and Society

*     Globalization and Urban Impacts, International Urban Issues

*     Governance in Cities /Urban Regions, Intergovernmental Relations, Regionalism, Urban Management

*     Historic Preservation, Space and Place

*     Historical Perspectives on Cities and Urban Regions

*     Housing, Neighborhoods, Community Development

*     Human/Social Services for Urban Populations, Nonprofit Sector in Urban Contexts

*     Immigration Dynamics and Impacts on Urban Areas, Population and Demographic Trends

*     Infrastructure, Capital Projects, Networks, Transport, Urban Services

*     Labor, Employment, Wages, Training

*     Land Use, Growth Management, Urban Development, Urban Planning

*     Poverty, Welfare, Income Inequality

*     Professional Development, The Field of Urban Affairs

*     Public Safety in Urban Areas, Criminal Justice, Household Violence

*     Race, Ethnicity, Gender, Identity, Diversity

*     Social Capital & Urban Communities, Democracy & Civil Society in Urban Contexts, Religion & the City

*     Urban Design, Urban Architecture

*     Urban Indicators, Data/Methods, Satisfaction/Quality of Life Surveys

*     Urban Politics, Elections, Citizen Participation

*     Urban Theory, Theoretical and Conceptual Issues in Urban Affairs

Proposal Submission Formats and Policies

Submit a proposal http://urbanaffairsassociation.org/conference/conference2014/calls-for-participation-policies-submission-instructions/ via the UAA website for one of the following presentation formats:

*     Research paper presentation–(proposal requires an abstract) OR

*     Pre-organized panel–(proposal requires a group of 4-5 paper abstracts with moderator) OR

*     Pre-organized colloquy session– (proposal requires theme statement & names of 4-5 formal discussants) OR

*     Breakfast roundtable–(proposal requires theme statement & names of 1-2 conveners) OR

*     Poster–(proposal requires an abstract)

Participation Policy —One Session Rule

Individuals are limited to participating (as a presenter or moderator) in one (1) conference session.

A conference session is defined as: a panel, a colloquy, a poster display, or a breakfast roundtable.

There is no limit to the number of papers/posters for which you are a co-author. But, you cannot be scheduled to participate in more than one session. Do not agree to participate in more than one session.

Policy exception: persons who are asked to play a service role (e.g., plenary speaker, professional development session speaker) for UAA can participate in one additional session.

Late Proposals

After October 1, 2013, UAA will only accept proposals for the poster option.

Proposal Review Decision Date

Acceptance or rejection notices will be sent by November 18, 2013.

Conference Hotel and Participant Registration Rates

All conference activities (except where noted) will take place at The Westin Riverwalk Hotel located along the famous San Antonio River promenade.  Very competitive room rates <http://urbanaffairsassociation.org/conference/conference2014/hotel-travel/conference-location/>  have been secured for conference attendees: $179 (single/double) plus applicable state and local taxes. This rate applies 3 days before/after the event if rooms are available. Cut-off date for conference rate room reservations is February 20, 2014. Early reservations <http://urbanaffairsassociation.org/conference/conference2014/hotel-travel/conference-location/>  are strongly advised.

ALL PARTICIPANTS (faculty, students, practitioners) must pay the designated fees for their registration category. Conference registration rates <http://urbanaffairsassociation.org/conference/conference2014/registration/>  can be found on the UAA web site.

Conference Planning

Local Host: University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Committee members: Heywood Sanders (Committee Chair), Chris Reddick, (Chair-UTSA Public Administration); Francine Romero (Assoc. Dean-UTSA College of Public Policy), Ivy Taylor, Public Administration.

Program Committee

Chair, Gordana Rabrenovic (Northeastern University), Roland Anglin (Rutgers University), Robert Chaskin (University of Chicago), Cecilia Giusti (Texas A&M University), Deidre Oakley ( Georgia State University)

Questions?

Visit the UAA website: www.urbanaffairsassociation.org <http://urbanaffairsassociation.org/conference/conference2014/>  (info on special tracks, proposal submissions, registration, hotel reservations, etc.), contact us at conf@uaamail.org or 1-414-229-3025.

IHEAL-CREDA : Vient de paraître: Cahiers des Amériques latines n°70

Vous trouverez sur le site de l’IHEAL-CREDA les informations concernant  la dernière parution des Éditions de l’IHEAL-CREDA

Au sommaire:

Diffusion : La Documentation française

Appel colloque « L’Homme et l’air »

Appel à communication pour le colloque scientifique organisé par le laboratoire SENS pendant la Coupe Icare 2014.

1er Appel L’Homme et l’air

3 postes de professeur-e + 1 poste de doctorant-e à pourvoir à l’IGD – Univ. de Lausanne

Poste(s) à pourvoir Institut de Géographie et de Durabilité – Univ. de LAUSANNE

http://www.unil.ch/gse
à noter: il n’est pas nécessaire d’avoir une HDR pour postuler à un poste de professeur en Suisse.
En revanche la dimension internationale est requise.

UNIL > Institut de géographie et durabilité

EADI Research Monitor – July Issue (2013)

Kaléidoscope – Le mensuel bibliographique de l’Agence Française de Développement

CFP: panel on the delivery of public services in the South

Le Centre pour le Partenariat et la Coopération au Développement de l’Université de Liège (Pacodel) organise, le 19 décembre 2013, sur le site de Gembloux Agro-bio Tech, un colloque international sur le thème : « Territoires périurbains: développement, enjeux et perspectives dans les pays du Sud » (http://www.ulg.ac.be/cms/c_3163973/fr/colloque-periurbanisation ). Dans le cadre de ce colloque interdisciplinaire, je propose un panel sur le fonctionnement des services publics en milieu périurbain :

« Quels acteurs, étatiques ou non, interviennent dans la délivrance de services publics (éducation, justice, foncier, etc.) en milieu périurbain ? Comment opèrent-ils ? Quels sont leurs rapports avec l’Etat ? Pourquoi la population recourt-elle à leurs services ? Enfin, de quelle façon sont-ils intégrés dans des politiques publiques de développement ? »

Toutes les propositions de communication pour ce panel sont les bienvenues. Le cadre géographique, large, englobe l’Afrique et l’Amérique latine. Les résumés, rédigés en français ou en anglais, (1 page maximum, times 12) doivent être envoyés avant le 2 septembre à l’adresse suivante : colloque.pacodel@ulg.ac.be.
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On the 19th of December 2013, the Centre pour le Partenariat et la Coopération au Développementof the University of Liege(Pacodel) organizes an international conference in Gembloux on the theme: “On the margins of cities: development, challenges, and perspectives in the South” (http://www.ulg.ac.be/cms/c_3163973/fr/colloque-periurbanisation ). During this conference, I propose a panel on the delivery of public services in semi-urban areas:

“Who are the actors contributing to the provision of public services (education, justice, etc.) in semi-urban areas? How do they operate? What is their relationship with the State? Why do people use their services? Finally, how far are they integrated in development policies?”

All paper proposals for this panel dealing with this subject are welcome. The area of interest to the conference is broad: it includes both Africa and South America. Please send your paper abstract (in English or French, 1 page maximum, times 12) to colloque.pacodel@ulg.ac.bebefore the 2nd of September.

Appel à contribution : L’exil chilien en France

Dans le cadre du partenariat avec la Revue de Hommes et Migrations, nous avons le plaisir d´annoncer l´appel à contribution pour la prochaine table ronde organisée par cette Revue sur le thème : L’exil chilien en France

Veuillez trouver en pièce jointe l’annonce .Revue Homme et Migrations

Bulletin de veille n°219 – 12 juillet 2013

Sommaire

A la une
Brochure SOS Faim : Ensemble pour influencer les politiques

Enjeux de production
Note CTA : Le Sénégal prend des mesures pour lutter contre les importations d’oignons et soutenir la production locale
Guide illustré à l’intention des transformateurs de manioc à petite échelle (Gari)
Agridape n°29 : Le système de riziculture intensive

Formation
Synthèse d’études : Rénover les dispositifs nationaux de formation agricole et rurale en Afrique francophone

Exploitations familiales
RECA Niger : Exploitation familiale /Repères

financement
Zoom microfinance : expérience de la FONGS au Sénégal

Commercialisation et accès au marché
Rapport FAO : Relier les producteurs aux marchés en constante évolution
Note d’analyse Rural 21 : Better grain marketing with warehouse receipt systems

Recherche et innovation agricole
Guide d’investissement de la Banque mondiale : Systèmes d’innovation agricole
Forum CGIAR : Appuyer l’innovation locale pour une agriculture du Sud plus productive et résiliente

Sécurité alimentaire et vulnérabilité
Publication Save the Chidren et FEG : Livelihoods at the limit, Reducing the risk of disasters and adapting to climate change
Publication : Comprehensive food security and vulnerability analysis Nigeria
Analyse : Transferts monétaires et protection sociale en Afrique de l’Ouest

Aide au développement
Etude AFD : Coopérations Sud-Sud et nouveaux acteurs de l’aide au développement agricole en Afrique de l’Ouest et australe – Le cas de la Chine et du Brésil
Publication ecdpm : Le PDDAA et les économies émergentes, le cas du Ghana et du Brésil
Note Hub Rural : les engagements des Etats-Unis pour la sécurité alimentaire et la nutrition
Rapport FAO : Organic Agriculture : African Experiences in Resilience and Sustainability
Article : Critiques de l’Alliance pour une révolution verte en Afrique par la société civile

Terres agricoles
Note AGTER : Les terres cultivables non cultivées dans le monde

Politique agricole
Mémo Commission Européenne : Réforme de la PAC – explication des principaux éléments

Publications et site internet
Revue Farming Matters : New markets, new values
FENOP Infos n°14 (avril-mai-juin 2013)
Agri Infos n°64 (juillet/août 2013)
Site Web : Le nouveau site du CIRAD dédié à l’Afrique de l’Ouest continentale

EADI Publication Digest for 12/07/2013

Contents:

• EU-US Cooperation in Central Asia: Parallel Lines meet in Infinity?
• Green Economy or Green Society? Contestation and Policies for a Fair Transition
• The Post-2015 Agenda: Analysis of Current Proposals in Specific Areas
• Measuring Multidimensional Poverty: Insights from Around the World
• Personalities vs. Institutions: Lessons of Qatar’s Transition
• Promoting Inclusive Social Protection in the Post-2015 Framework
• Social Protection for the Informal Sector and the Informally Employed in Vietnam: Literature and Data Review
• Techological Capability Building in MNE-related Social Businesses of Less Developed Countries: The Experience of Grameen-Danone Foods in Bangladesh (pdf)
• Asian Business Cycle Indicators (ABCIs) Vol.11, April – July 2013 (PDF)
• The Malawi Subsidy Programme: Towards Sustainable Agrarian Transformation