The ACCCRN Network is pleased to announce the best papers that will be presented at the 3rd International Conference on Regional Development (ICRD) in Semarang, Indonesia, 9-11 November 2016.
The 3rd International Conference on Regional Development (ICRD) aims to provide a medium for exchanges of knowledge, information and experiences regarding the implementation of urban and regional concepts around the globe.
This year, the conference will address the theme Enhancing Resilience: Bridging Knowledge and Policy for Cities and Regions.
The participants are cordially invited to take a part in the following sub-themes:
- Implications of climate change adaptation and resilience for the improvement of livelihoods
- Transboundary issues and challenges for frontier and less developed areas
As the winners, the selection panel chose these papers:
Sub theme 1
Nimisha Jha and Rohit Virmani
Works for national Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) in India
Their paper on the topic:
Institutionalisation of local solutions to build resilience of livelihoods
Sub theme 2
Sarah Allen, Ph.D Candidate York University
Her paper on the topic:
Urbanization and alarmism within water security in the Mekong River Delta: An Urban Political Ecologoy Case Study of Can Tho, Vietnam
The criteria have been developed to measure the quality and relevance of the papers, focusing on:
- Applied science or lessons from implementation are more preferred than research-based ones;
- Urgency of problem to be addressed should be clear (for example, specific on impacts and threats of climate change; clear on groups considered vulnerable; able to frame the issue within urban nexus; etc.);
- Relevancy to ACCCRN context and sub-theme (for example, considering the inclusivity aspect can become an additional point);
- Can the paper have significance and potential impact (or at least constitute interesting information) for ACCCRN members?;
- Might the discussion of the paper help to expand further implementation, scaling-up, replication, or research?
Congratulations to the winners!
For further information, please contact Nyoman Prayoga, ACCCRN Network Member Relations Coordinator at iprayoga@id.mercycorps.org.