Course on Quantitative Methods in Labour Research

V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, NOIDA

Course on Quantitative Methods in Labour Research
(5-16 January, 2009)

V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, NOIDA invites applications from young researchers, teachers and faculty members in colleges, universities and research institutions to participate in a Course on Quantitative Methods in Labour Research during 5- 16 January 2009. The objectives of the programme are to: (a) equip the participants with various quantitative research tools used in labour research; (b) orient the participants on the major sources of data on labour; (c) familiarise the participants with major statistical packages used in labour research. No programme fee will be charged and the selected candidates would be paid second-class sleeper Rail/ Bus fare from their place of work to NOIDA. Minimum qualification for the applicants is a Masters Degree in Social Sciences, with some orientation on statistical and quantitative methods. The participants will be provided free boarding and lodging at the Institute’s Campus. Interested candidates may send their application with a brief C.V. to Dr. Babu P. Remesh/ Mr. Anoop Satpathy Associate Fellows, V. V. Giri National Labour Institute, Sector-24, NOIDA-201301, (0120-2411533-35;Ext: 205/238 Fax: 0120- 2411469, E-mail: shramnli@gmail.com, shram_nli@vsnl.com).

Last date for applications: Within 2 weeks from the date of publication of this advertisement /
10 December 2008

TWO-DAY NATIONAL SEMINAR

TWO-DAY
NATIONAL SEMINAR
ON
GLOBALIZATION-TRIBAL
AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
ISSUES AND CHALLENGES
(Sponsored by UGC, New Delhi)
November 29-30, 2008
Organized by
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
UNIVERSITY ARTS & SCIENCE COLLEGE
KAKATIYA UNIVERSITY WARANGAL, AP
About The Seminar: The process of
globalization and its various economic
reforms initiated in 90’s has affected socioeconomic
conditions of rural population in
general and tribes in particular. Still
agricultural sector provides employment to
about 65 percent of the population. It
contributes even today 27 percent of gross
domestic product. In a global agricultural
economy, small farms will be replaced by
large farms, which in turn will be controlled
by giant multinational corporations. Small
farmers quite simply will not be able to
compete in a “free market” global economy.
Agricultural sector is the mainstay of the
tribal and rural Indian economy around
which socio-economic privileges and
deprivations revolve, and any change in its
structure is likely to have a corresponding
impact on the existing pattern of social
equality. No strategy of economic reform
can succeed without sustained and broad
based agricultural development. There were
studies which show that the economic
liberalization and reforms process have very
much impact on tribal agricultural and rural
sectors. With this background the National
Seminar would focus on the impact of the
Globalization on Tribal Agricultural
Development, Issues and Challenges in
India. The following are the broad Themes:
I-Globalization Issues and Challenges
II-Tribal Land Issues
III-Tribal Agricultural Development
IV-Women in Tribal Economy
V-Development Agencies (ITDA, MADA,
GCC, DWAMA, DRDA, NGOs) Empowering
Tribes
Call for Papers:
In view of your expertise in the subject and
wide experience in the field, we request you
to contribute your research paper on any one
of the above themes. The abstract and full
length paper neatly typed in (MS-Word)
with double space in soft (CD) and hard
copy should reach to Dr. B. Suresh Lal,
Seminar Director, latest by 25th November-
2008.
The seminar however can gain more
meaningful and become more effective with
your participation as that adds one more
point of view to the whole spectrum of ideas
and views. It would also be a fruitful
experience for the participants, as the
seminar would resemble a miniature country
that would showcase the issues in different
parts of the country.
About The College: The University Arts &
Science College, a constituent college of the
Kakatiya University is the oldest and biggest
Institution in Telangana region of Andhra
Pradesh, imparting higher education for the
past 75 years. The college has a beautiful
campus with rich infrastructure viz,
Laboratories, Buildings, Playground,
auditorium, etc., on a sprawling 40 acres of
prime land in the tri-city of KazipetHanamkonda-
Warangal. The college
celebrated Platinum Jubilee in 2003 on
successful completion of its 75 years of
existence. It is a matter of pride that this
college is accredited with “A” Grade by the
NAAC, and the UGC has recognized the
college as “College with Potential for
Excellence”.
About The Warangal: Warangal is a city
of historical importance ruled by the
Kakatiya Dynasty during 12-14 Centuries.
There are many places of Tourist
importance, such as the Fort, Ramapp,
Thousand Pillars Temples and Lakes of that
time. Warangal situated 140 kms to the
North of Hyderabad, the Capital city of
Andhra Pradesh, is easily accessible by train
from all parts of the country. It is well
connected by road to Hyderabad, Warangal-
Kazipet is a gateway to South India for the
trains coming from Northern part of the
country and vice-versa.
Venue: A/C Seminar Hall, University Arts
& Science College, Kakatiya University,
WARANGAL.
Accommodation: Accommodation to the
participants will be provided in the
University Guest House, KU Campus.
Travel fare will be paid as per rule
* Seminar Venue is 4 km from Kazipet
and 10 km from Warangal railway
stations.
Local Organizing Committee:
Prof. K. Krishna Reddy, Chairman
Prof. Ch. Sanjeeva, Vice-Chairman
Prof. D.M Ravi Prasad, Member
Dr. Hussain Khan, Member
Dr. S.Srinath, Member
Dr. P. Narasimha Rao, Member
Dr. K. Ramanuja Rao, Member
Dr. M Ramesh Reddy, Convener
Dr. B. Suresh Lal, Seminar Director
Advisory Committee:
Prof. B. Shyamala Devi Rathore
Prof. N. Vijaya
Dr. Burra Ramulu
Prof. A. Ashok Kumar
Dr.G. Bhaskar
For more information Contact:
Dr. B. SURESH LAL
SEMINAR DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENTOF ECONOMICS
UNIVERSITY ARTS & SCIENCE COLLEGE
KAKATIYA UNIVERSITY
WARANGAL-506 001, AP, INDIA
Phone: 094404-68762 (M)
0870-2455591 (Off)
0870-2455592 (FAX)
E-Mail:
lalbsuresh@yahoo.co.in
lalbsuresh@gmail.com

Call for Papers

Call for Papers

Annual Conference on Money and Finance in the Indian Economy The Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) will be hosting its 11th Annual Conference on Money and Finance in the Indian Economy on 23-24 January 2009. Dr. Avinash Persaud will deliver the keynote address. Submissions are invited for contributed papers on all theoretical and empirical aspects of monetary and financial economics. Papers on the following topics are particularly welcome: 1. Commodity price shocks and inflation 2. Deposit insurance 3. Money laundering 4. Principles vs rules-based regulation 5. U.S. sub-prime crisis and its global consequences 6. Role of leading indicatorsGuidelines for paper submission 1. Complete unpublished papers should be submitted online, in Adobe PDF format, after logging in at http://www.easychair.org/conferences/?conf=mfc11.2. In case of any difficulty papers should also be sent to the following email address. Email: mfc@igidr.ac.in 3. The papers should reach on or before 14th November 2008. All submissions will be reviewed and the authors will be informed by 1st December 2008.4. A few papers submitted and presented at the Conference could be considered for publication in the Journal of Quantitative Economics or Journal of Macroeconomics and Finance in Emerging Market Economies (see www.informaworld.com/mfeme). Authors of accepted papers may be requested to act as discussants for other papers. Limited travel subsidy for authors of accepted papers will be provided (within India). The Institute will arrange for accommodation and local hospitality. Details of earlier conferences are available at http://www.igidr.ac.in/~money.For further information/details please contact: Ms. Reshma Aguiar [mfc@igidr.ac.in]Tel: 28416527 Ms. Ananthi [ananthi@igidr.ac.in] Tel: 28416000, 28416590, Fax: 2840 2752 Ashima Goyal, Subrata Sarkar, Rajendra Vaidya, Jayati Sarkar Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Gen. A.K. Vaidya Marg, Goregaon (East), Mumbai - 400065, India.

The University of California, Berkeley invites applications for the 2009-2010

S.V. Ciriacy-Wantrup Postdoctoral Fellowships in Natural Resource Economics and Political Economy
The S.V. Ciriacy-Wantrup Postdoctoral Fellowships in Natural Resource Economics and Political Economy will be awarded for the 2009-2010 academic year to support advanced research at the University of California, Berkeley.
For the purposes of this fellowship, natural resources are defined broadly to include environmental resources. The fellowship encourages, but is not limited to, policy-oriented research. Applications are open to scholars from any social science discipline and related professional fields such as law and planning, who will make significant contributions to research on natural resource economics broadly defined. Preference will be given to proposals whose orientation is broadly institutional and/or historical, and which are conceptually and theoretically innovative. Proposals with a primarily statistical or econometric purpose are not eligible for consideration.
Application deadline is December 8, 2008.
For more information, please visit: http://research.chance.berkeley.edu/ciriacy/

National Child Rights Research Fellowships 2009

National Child Rights Research Fellowships 2009

CRY - Child Rights and You, invites applications for research fellowships exploring multiple dimensions of child rights within the broad framework of justice for children. Whilst on the one hand, the Constitution of India redefines the state-citizen relationship in terms of rights and duties, on the other hand, there is a lot of ambiguity on how to interpret these rights and duties in terms of the best interest of the child principle as stated in regular parlance as well as in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). In the last six decades, children have been an integral part of the nation building project and its development path, as also the hard times as a consequence to the development path taken. One objective is to trace the identity formation of children as a potential force that defines various developmental processes, as also the descriptive analysis of how their childhood is lived in the context of changes that have been the characteristics of the institutions of family, community, society, economy and the state.
Potential fellows are welcome to expand and interpret the themes, based on their life experiences and vision. We encourage original ideas, non conventional approaches and seek creative methodologies intending to learn more about the interplay of culture, tradition, law, ethics and policy in defining the best interest principle.
Possible Focus Areas
Child rights in the context of disappearance and reinvention of traditions, customs, norms and mores; and as also the impact of emergence of new kinds of rural technologies and occupations.
Creativity and imagination, in the experience and expression of childhoods.
Evidences of the assertion or rejection of the role of children in various decision making arenas across spaces such as households, advertisements, political party campaigns to governing institutions.
Insights on children actively and passively amidst conflicts, violence and discrimination.
Reflect on constructions of childhood and the implications on children's rights.
Locating identity questions (language, discourse, representation) within the school-community relationship.
Is best interest principle, a value, a constitutional right, an interpretative advocacy instrument or a rule of law.
Principles governing the Fellowship
Eligibility: Indians residing in India, above the age of 18 years. There is no upper age limit. Preference will be given to applicants who have studied in government schools, where no fees are charged (CRY's experiential learning of working with over 2000 deprived communities in villages and slums demonstrates that students attending government schools are primarily Dalits, tribals, girls and children from female headed and/or landless households.)
It is expected that potential fellows ascribe to the CRY values:
-Respect for Human Dignity-Secularism-Non-Violence-Accountability-Innovation -Transparency-Working in Partnership
Language: Proposals may be submitted in any Indian language.
Grant Sizes: In all up-to 10 fellowships for grant sizes ranging from Rs.50,000 to Rs.1 lakh will be awarded. These will be support grants and fellows are free to continue their primary occupation or study programme. The proposals seeking grants of more than one lakh will not be reviewed.
Time Frame for Completion of Research Project: From one month to one year. Selected fellows are expected to participate in an initial workshop to share research plans and gain from the collective experience possibly in March / April 2009. They will also be expected to participate at a half yearly sharing meeting in September 2009 for which CRY will sponsor travel, boarding and lodging.
Dissemination: Research results will be made available to a broad audience of activists, academics, development practitioners and general public through multiple fora, including language translations to influence the course of the debate on child rights and the best interest principle.
Ownership: While fellows will retain authorship of the final research product, all information and insights gathered will be open access and available to the widest possible numbers, for no charge. Fellows will also be free to publish their research efforts, with appropriate acknowledgement of the National Child Rights Research Fellowship and CRY.
Requirements: Proposals must include the following.
A three-page proposal, that elaborates on scope, relevance, research question, conceptual framework, proposed methodology, time frame and detailed budget.
A two-page CV.
A sample of published or even unpublished work or any documentation done on a related theme is essential for the proposal to be reviewed.
Only Regional Language Proposals may also be sent by post to CRY Documentation Centre, CRY-Child Rights and You, 189 A, Anand Estate, Sane Guruji Marg, Mumbai 400011.
Proposals already part of a submission to any academic institution will be considered ineligible for this fellowship. It is expected that the potential fellow is not already receiving funding for conduct of the research proposed. In case during the course of the Fellowship, there is need to expand the scope and add greater depth, it is expected that CRY will be informed first about the need for additional funds. Also any other donors reached out to will be informed about CRY support for the principal work.
Last Date for receipt of application: October 28, 2008. Proposals will be reviewed as they are received. The names of researchers who are awarded the Fellowship 2009 will be announced on the CRY website latest by April 2009.
E-mail your proposal to research@crymail.org

Research Jobs in Water Sector

Dear all,

The Institute for Resource Analysis and Policy (IRAP), a national, non-profit research institute working on natural resources, based inHyderabad, is looking for young professionals (2 positions) to work ona project on integrated urban water management in India as ResearchOfficers/Senior Research Officers. The position would be based inHyderabad, but would involve travel to several cities and towns acrossIndia.The appointment would be contractual, and for a period of two years.The salary would be in the range of Rs. 20,000-Rs.32,000 per month(consolidated), depending on the qualifications and experience. Thenresearchers would also be eligible for air travel during officialtrips to distant places.This is a two-year project supported by one of the private foundationsin India. The project aims at developing a tool kit that help plan,design and implement IWRM plans for different urban typologies inIndia. The project will also develop IUWM plan for one of the towns inKarnataka.The candidate should have an academic background (post graduate degreeor diploma) in civil/environmental/public health engineering/environmental planning/ environmental economics or developmenteconomics. Persons with 1-2 years experience, working on water &sanitation or water resources management, would be most preferred.But, fresh graduates are also welcome to apply. The interestedcandidates may send in their detailed CV electronically to M. DineshKumar at dineshcgiar@gmail.com within 4-5 days.

Sincerely,

Dinesh Kumar, Ph. D

Hyderabad

Research Jobs in Water Sector

Dear all,

The Institute for Resource Analysis and Policy (IRAP), a national, non-profit research institute working on natural resources, based inHyderabad, is looking for young professionals (2 positions) to work ona project on integrated urban water management in India as ResearchOfficers/Senior Research Officers. The position would be based inHyderabad, but would involve travel to several cities and towns acrossIndia.The appointment would be contractual, and for a period of two years.The salary would be in the range of Rs. 20,000-Rs.32,000 per month(consolidated), depending on the qualifications and experience. Thenresearchers would also be eligible for air travel during officialtrips to distant places.This is a two-year project supported by one of the private foundationsin India. The project aims at developing a tool kit that help plan,design and implement IWRM plans for different urban typologies inIndia. The project will also develop IUWM plan for one of the towns inKarnataka.The candidate should have an academic background (post graduate degreeor diploma) in civil/environmental/public health engineering/environmental planning/ environmental economics or developmenteconomics. Persons with 1-2 years experience, working on water &sanitation or water resources management, would be most preferred.But, fresh graduates are also welcome to apply. The interestedcandidates may send in their detailed CV electronically to M. DineshKumar at dineshcgiar@gmail.com within 4-5 days.

Sincerely,

Dinesh Kumar, Ph. D

Hyderabad

Training Course on Research Methodology in Social Sciences (September 9 to 18, 2008)

Madhya Pradesh Institute of Social Science Research
(Autonomous Institute of ICSSR, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India,
New Delhi and Ministry of Higher Education, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal)
6, Bharatpuri Administrative Zone, Ujjain – 456010
Phone: 0734-2510978 Fax: 0734- 2512450 E-mail: mpissr@yahoo.co.in
____________________________________________________________________________________

Training Course on
Research Methodology in Social Sciences
(September 9 to 18, 2008)

Sponsored by
Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi
____________________________________________________________________________________

Introduction
Social science research is characterized by a diversity of theoretical perspectives, substantive orientation, methodological strategies, data collection practices and data analysis techniques. This has made it necessary to provide further training and special courses of study on a continuing basis to college and university teachers and researchers to equip them with advanced methodological skills.
It has been observed that many researchers could not produce research works of high quality because they are either not in touch with the latest research tools and techniques or do not have proper orientation to use the traditional methods efficiently. The problem has further been aggravated by lack of opportunities for the social scientists to refine their methodological skills and to get insight in fresh areas of research in their respective fields. On the other hand the rapid advancement of knowledge in all disciplines of social sciences has made research an activity of solving problems, which adds new dimensions and generalizations on the basis of gathered empirical evidences.
Recognizing this need, Madhya Pradesh Institute of Social Science Research, Ujjain (MPISSR) is organizing a ten days Training Course on Research Methodology in Social Sciences from September 9 to 18, 2008 with the financial help of Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi.
The objectives of this course are to help participants acquire intensive knowledge and understanding appertaining to the research methodology in social sciences about the following: formation, selection and delimitation of a research problem, design of research, sampling, survey tools of research, content analysis, statistical analysis, interpretation and discussion of results and report writing; to enable the participants to select and employ suitable research methods: to conduct and complete their research; to acquaint them with the latest techniques, trends and advancement in research methodology.

Course Content
- Priority Issues of Research in Social Sciences
- Philosophical Issues in Research Methodology
- Issues of Research in Contemporary Social Sciences
- Research Design
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Field Observation in Social Research
- Sampling Techniques
- Formulation of Questionnaire & Interview Schedules
- Participatory Research Methods
- Use of Statistical Methods
- Defining Variables & Measurement
- Interpretation of Results/Findings
- Presentation of Data
- Application of Research Findings
- Computer Application in Social Science Research
- Online Data Searching and Use of Internet
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Language of Research
- Report Writing

Participants
- Social Scientists,
- University/College Teachers, and
- Research Scholars.

Applications are invited on or before 20 August, 2008. Only short-listed candidates will be informed for participation in the course. Lodging and Boarding will be arranged by the Institute only for the participants for the course period. Rail fare (Second Class Sleeper) will be provided to outstation participants.
______________________________________________________________________________
For More Details Please Contact

Dr. Yatindra Singh Sisodia
Senior Fellow & Course Coordinator
Madhya Pradesh Institute of Social Science Research
6, Bharatpuri Administrative Zone, Ujjain - 456010 (M.P.)
Phone: 0734 –2510978 (O), 2521940 (R)
Cell: 094253-80127 E-mail: yatindra15@yahoo.com

AWARD OF FELLOWSHIPS

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED STUDY
Rashtrapati Nivas, Shimla 171005
Advertisement No. 5/2008
AWARD OF FELLOWSHIPS

1. Applications for award of Fellowships for advanced research in the following areas are invited:
a. Social, Political and Economic Philosophy;
b. Comparative Indian Literature (including Ancient, Medieval, Modern Folk and Tribal);
c. Comparative Studies in Philosophy and Religion;
d. Comparative Studies in History (including Historiography and Philosophy of History);
e. Education, Culture, Arts including performing Arts and Crafts;
f. Fundamental Concepts and Problems of Logic and Mathematics;
g. Fundamental Concepts and Problems of Natural and Life Sciences;
h. Studies in Environment;
i. Indian Civilization in the context of Asian Neighbours; and
j. Problems of Contemporary India in the context of National Integration and Nation-building.
2. Since the Institute is committed to advanced study, proposals involving empirical work with data collection and fieldwork
would not be considered.
3. Applications from scholars working in, and on, the North Eastern region are encouraged.
4. Scholars belonging to the weaker section of society would be given preference.
5. The Institute shall publish the monographs of the Fellows on completion of their term.
6. The prescribed application form and details of the Fellowship grants payable to the Fellows are available on the website of
the Institute www.iias.org and can also be obtained from the Institute by sending a self-addressed envelop (5x11") with
postage stamp of Rs. 10 affixed. The application on the prescribed form may be sent to the Secretary, Indian Institute of
Advanced Study, Shimla 171005. Applications can also be made on line at www.iias.org.
7. The term of Fellowship would initially be for a period of one year, extendable further, but in no case will it extend beyond two
years.
8. Fellows would be expected to remain in residence from mid March to mid December. Their stay at the Institute during the
remaining months would be optional. They may proceed on Study Tours during this period.
9. The Institute provides fully furnished rent free accommodation to Fellows within the campus. In addition, scholars will be
provided a personal fully furnished study (which may be on sharing basis) with computer and Internet facilities. The Fellows
will not be entitled for any House Rent Allowance (HRA).
10. The Fellows will be provided with free stationary. In addition, they would have access to Institute vehicles for local travel on
payment of nominal charges.
11. On matters of health, Fellows are entitled for free medical treatment at the dispensary of the Institute.
12. It is mandatory for in-service candidates to apply through proper channel.
The Fellowship SelectionCommittee is likely tomeet in the secondweek ofSeptember2008. Thoseinterested can get further details from
the Public Relations Officer of the Institute. He is available on e-mail at proiias@gmail.com

International Conference on Economic Development and Competitiveness – Canada and India

S.N.D.T. Women’s University Mumbai
and Canadian High Commission New Delhi
Organizing
International Conference on
“Economic Development and Competitiveness – Canada and India”
On 3-5 October, 2008

Venue: – Committee Room, S.N.D.T. Women’s University, Churchgate Campus,
Mumbai 400 020
The discussions will be divided into the following sub-themes:
a) Economic Development in Free Society: Canada and India
b) International Framework for Trade and Commerce: Canada and India
c) Mergers and Acquisitions: Canada and India
d) Economic Development and its Impact on Environment
e) Economic Development and Changing Status of Women
f) Comparative Advantages: Literature and Social Studies
g) Comparative Study of Laws Affecting Women: Canada and India
Last date for submitting abstract: September 1st, 2008.
Registration fee: Rs. 750/- (For Indian Outstation Delegates)
Rs. 250/- (For Local Delegates)
Cdn $ 150/- (For Foreign Delegates)
Abstract to be sent as soft copy attachments to the following email id:
sndt.conference2008@gmail.com
The abstracts will be peer reviewed and intimations sent by September 19, 2008.
Contact No: – Dr. G. Y. Shitole – 9322247148
Dr. Ram Sable – 9890012069

Two day conference on China and India – Growth Dynamics and Institutions

Two day conference on China and India – Growth Dynamics and Institutions

at Centre for Studies in Social Sciences,

Calcutta, India (CSSSC) to be held on 17 – 18 December,2008

Fast growing economies of China and India have occupied the centre stage of global policy discussions and debates over the last few years. Given the phenomenal worldwide interest these nations have generated among academicians, policy makers and governments in recent times, the conference plans to bring together experts from various fields to discuss the nature of and differences in growth patterns of these countries. Major emphasis will be given to the country specific institutions and governance structures as determining forces behind changes in factor productivity, exports and outsourcing, infrastructure development etc. Any other topic that rigorously looks at related issues will also be welcome.

Interested researchers are requested to send in their papers by 31st August, 2008. Papers (soft copies) should be submitted to: Prof. Sugata Marjit Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, Calcutta R 1 Baishnabghata Patuli Township Calcutta – 700094 West Bengal, India Ph: +91-33-2462 7252/5794.5795 Fax: +91-33-2462 6183 Email : marjit@gmail.com, smarjit @hotmail.com

Limited funds will be available for travel and related expenses.

Convenors: Sugata Marjit, Director and Reserve Bank of India Professor, CSSSC, India

D.S. Prasada Rao, Professor of Econometrics, Director, CEPA, University of Queensland, Australia Harry Wu, Associate professor, Hong Kong Polytechnic University Jointly sponsored by RBI Endowment, CSSSC, India Centre for Efficiency and Productivity Analysis, University of Queensland, Australia Centre for Corporate Governance, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

International Seminar on Microfinance in India - Issues and Challenges

International Seminar on Microfinance in India - Issues and Challenges

Call for Papers

Bankers Institute of Rural Development (BIRD), Lucknow, India is a society established by National bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), India in 1983 as an apex level institute offering training, research and consultancy services on various aspects of agriculture, rural development and rural finance. BIRD has set up within its fold a Centre for Microfinance Research (CMR) to take up research activities in the field of microfinance for facilitating policy initiatives and improvements in design and delivery system of microfinance services. The Centre has established three sub centres at IIBM, Guwahati, IFMR, Chennai and IDS, Jaipur. 

CMR is organising an International seminar on Microfinance in India - Issues and Challenges at Lucknow during January 2009. Eminent practitioners in the field of microfinance and economists from various countries are expected to attend the seminar. For the purpose, papers on Microfinance in India from researchers/practitioners in the field of microfinance are invited. Interested researchers/practitioners are requested to submit to us abstracts of their papers, not exceeding 500 words, latest by 31 August 2008. All abstracts will be reviewed for their suitability for presentation in the seminar. Detailed papers will have to be submitted by 30 November 2008 and a communication in this regard will be sent to contributors of the shortlisted abstracts by 07 September 2008. For this purpose, contributors may give their email address.

Papers are invited under the following broad themes : 

12. Taking SHG - Bank Linkage Programme to next level - Challenges and bottlenecks:-

Promotional cost of SHGs 
Livelihood and enterprise development - appropriate mechanism
Quality and sustainability of SHGs 
Federations 

13. Microfinance - Financial access or Poverty alleviation ? 
14. Banks/MFIs-Comparative Performance 15. Cash flow in poor households 
16. Cost structure of MFIs 
17. Management, ownership and control of MFIs
18. Equity in MF Sector 19. Gender issues in Microfinance
20. Leveraging technology for MF
21. Remittances, Micro insurance and Micro savings
22. Innovations in Microfinance

Authors of the selected papers will be invited to present their papers in the proposed seminar for which they will be paid AC rail fare/ Airfare by economy class. Stay and boarding arrangements will be made in BIRD's campus at Lucknow. Some of the papers may be selected for publication in the inaugural issue of 'BIRD Journal of MicroFinance' to be released during the seminar for which concurrence of the authors may be expressed. 


The abstracts may either be mailed to bird@sancharnet.in or posted to the 

Director, 
Bankers Institute of Rural Development, 
CMR, 
Sector 'H', L.D.A. Colony,
Kanpur Road, 
Lucknow - 226 012

so as to reach on or before31 August 2008 (Phone : 0522 2421187, 2421137, 2421154, Fax : 0522 2421176, 2421047) Lucknow , India

V S Bhadauria
Officer on Special Duty

Designation : Project Coordinator

Designation : Project Coordinator
 
Job Code : 28051901 *
   
Job Description : To form, develop, and strengthen a federation of women farmers (with special reference to widows of farmers who have committed suicide) and enable the organization to function effectively, access all the required support services and agricultural training inputs, build linkages and enable it to become an autonomous entity in due course. Also coordinate the ongoing education support programme for children of the widows. The job requires extensive travel across Wardha and Yeotmal districts.
  
   
Desired Profile : Essential: Post–graduate degree in any social science, and at least seven to ten years experience of grass roots organizational work among farmers, and/or among women; good reporting and communication skills; knowledge of Marathi language.

Desirable: Evidence of one or more of the following: exposure to women’s studies or gender studies; some understanding of agriculture, NRM and rural development and related subjects; experience in networking with other agencies; strong interest in women’s issues. Ability to ride a two-wheeler will be an advantage. 
  
Remuneration : Rs. 12000-750-18000 per month plus allowances.
  
Contact : Manager (Pers. & Admn),
M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, 
III Cross Street, Institutional Area, 
Taramani, Chennai 600 113 
 
Job Location : Wardha
 
Others : Two references with name and address needs be sent along with the application, of which one should be from the current employer. 
 
Last Date : June 30, 2008

Course on Qualitative Methods in Labour Research

Course on Qualitative Methods in Labour Research
(July 1-12, 2008)
V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, NOIDA invites applications from young teachers and researchers from Universities/Colleges/Research Institutions and professionals in government organizations who intend to pursue their interest in labour research and policy, for participating in the Course on Qualitative Methods in Labour Research, during July 1-12, 2008. The objectives of this course are to (a) understand the emerging issues in labour and employment in the context of globalization; (b) appraise the participants with the theoretical perspectives on labour; (c) understand and apply various qualitative methods and techniques in labour research; (d) familiarize the participants with the analysis and interpretation of qualitative data.
Each of the selected participants would be required to make a brief presentation of a research proposal/paper related to their current theme of research interest, during the course period. There is no course fee and the selected candidates will be provided to-and-fro sleeper class fare and free boarding and lodging during the Course duration.
Details regarding the Course and application form can be downloaded from www.vvgnli.org. All applications must be accompanied by a no objection cer tificate/recommendation of the employer/research supervisor. Applications along with the bio-data and a brief statement of the applicant’s research interests in labour studies may be sent to Dr. Ruma Ghosh, Associate Fellow, V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, NOIDA - 201301 or at rumanli@gmail.com (Contact details: Phone No. (0120)-2411533, 2411535, 2411538, Fax No. (0120)-2411536, 2411474)

Third Asia Link Workshop in Law and Economics, July 2008

Third Asia Link Workshop in Law and Economics, July 2008
Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR), Mumbai
IGIDR is organizing an intensive training program in Law and Economics from July 21 to July 30,2008, as part of the activities under the Asia Link Program on Human Resource Development in Law and Economics in India and Europe. Three short courses, namely, Competition and Regulation from Law and Economics Point of View, The Law and Economics of Corporate Law and Corporate Governance, and The Law and Economics of Tort Law will be taught by Professor Dr. Thomas Eger (University of Hamburg), Dr. Alessio Pacces (University of Rotterdam) and Dr. Tim Friehe (University of Tuebingen), respectively. Each course will have an evaluation component and grades (on a four point scale) would be given. Workshop completion certificates will be given to only those who successfully complete all three courses.
We invite applications from students, and junior faculty interested in participating in this training workshop. Specialization in Economics, Development or Law is desirable. IGIDR will provide boarding and lodging to the selected participants. In addition, selected outstation participants will be paid train travel allowance (3-tier AC) on furnishing the tickets. Applications (with a brief resume, email id and contact phone numbers) should be sent to The Registrar, IGIDR, Gen.A.K.Vaidya Marg, Goregaon (East), Mumbai 400 065 by post or by fax (022-2840 2752) or by email: lawecon@igidr.ac.in by June 16, 2008. Please add “Law and Economics 2008” header to your envelope or fax/email message.

CALL FOR PAPERS for Presentations by Young Researchers at theInternational Conference on Development, Freedom and Welfare'in

CALL FOR PAPERS for Presentations by Young Researchers at theInternational Conference on Development, Freedom and Welfare'in Houner of PROFESSOR AMARTYA SENNew Delhi, 19-20 December 2008Organized by Cornell University & Institute for Human Development


The year 2008 marks Professor Amartya Sen’s 75th birthday. Professor Sen has made deep and lasting contributions to the academic disciplines of economics, philosophy, and the social sciences more broadly. He has engaged in policy dialogue and public debate, advancing the cause of a human development focused policy agenda, and a tolerant and democratic polity. This ‘Argumentative Indian’ has always spoken up for the needs of the poorest segments of society, and for the openness and plurality of cultures. He has won important awards, ranging from the Nobel Prize in Economics to the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour. This public recognition has gone hand in hand with the affection and admiration that Professor Sen’s friends and students feel for him.
Clearly, a celebration is called for. We will be holding a conference in his honour on 19-20 December 2008, in New Delhi. The conference will be inaugurated by Dr Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India, and many of the world’s leading economists and social scientists will be present at the celebration. It will have three components:


1)
The launch of Arguments for a Better World: Essays in Honour of Amartya Sen a festschrift by leading economists and social scientists, edited by Kaushik Basu and Ravi Kanbur, to be published by Oxford University Press. Many of the authors will be present at the conference.

2)
Three Policy Panels, on India specific and global development issues. The panelists will be leading thinkers and policy makers from India and the World.

3)
Presentations by young economists and social scientists from India and around the world. We feel that this is particularly appropriate given Professor Sen’s own devotion to his students and to young social scientists in general. The presentations will be by young researchers selected from submissions to this Call for Papers, by an international committee of assessors.




The organizers invite submissions of papers by young researchers below the age of 40 years (preference will be given to younger researchers). A detailed abstract (about 1000 words) of the paper should be sent to senconference@gmail.com by 15 July 2008. However, the submission of full papers will be preferred. The selected candidates need to submit the full papers by 31 October 2008.



DRAFT PROGRAMME:
Friday, December 19
9.30-11.00
Inaugural Ceremony and Launch of Arguments for a Better World
11.00-11.30
Tea Break
11.30-13.30
Policy Panel I
13.30-14.30
Lunch
14.30-16.00
Young Researchers’ Presentations: Parallel Sessions I & II
16.00-16.30
Tea Break
16.30-18.00
Young Researchers’ Presentations: Parallel Sessions III & IV
19.00-20.30
Policy Panel II
20.30
Reception and Dinner
Saturday, December 20
9.00-10.30
Young Researchers’ Presentations: Parallel Sessions V & VI
10.30-11.00
Tea Break
11.00-12.30
Young Researchers’ Presentations: Parallel Sessions VII & VIII
12.30-13.30
Lunch
13.30-15.30
Policy Panel III
15.30-16.00
Conference Closing


IMPORTANT DATES:
Conference Dates
19-20 December 2008
Last date for submission of abstracts
15 July 2008
Last date for submission of complete paper
31 October 2008

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Policy and Systems Modelling Training Workshop

Dear Colleagues
I would like to bring your attention to the following research training workshop

Systems analysis as applied to forest policy and management issues
Research Training Workshop, ENGREF, Nancy, France 19-21 June, 2008

This workshop is designed to provide an introduction to the important concepts in systems analysis and its application to forest policy and management issues. The workshop is designed particularly for young researchers, managers and policy makers, including postgraduate students, who have had limited exposure to policy research, systems thinking and modelling methods. However, it will also be useful for established researchers, including those who may administer rather than conduct projects.

The training workshop will be run in conjunction with the Small-scale Rural Forest Use and Management: Global Policies versus Local Knowledge International Symposium Gérardmer, France, 23-27 June 2008 organised under the auspices of IUFRO 3.08 Small-scale Forestry. The conference website is http://www.uq.edu.au/forestry/index.html. The training workshop follows on from a highly successful systems training workshop held in conjunction with the IUFRO 3.08 conference held in Ormoc, Philippines in June 2007.

Further details can be found in the attached document.

Registrations are due 1 April. To assist planning, potential participants are requested to contact Dr John Herbohn (j.herbohn@uq.edu.au) to indicate their interest in attending the workshop as soon as possible.

Kind regards
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Dr John Herbohn
Reader in Tropical Forestry
School of Natural and Rural Systems Management
The University of Queensland
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INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CHANGENagarabhavi PO: BANGALORE-560 072
ADVERTISEMENT NO.A/1/2008
Applications are invited for the following posts in the Centre for Ecological Economics and Natural Resources (CEENR):

1. Associate Professors (2) One post is temporary (Leave Vacancy), initially for a period of six months, likely to continue for a period of two years.
Qualification
Essential:
a. Master’s Degree in relevant subjects with a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate
b. Ph.D. or published work of equivalent standard in the field of environmental or ecological economics/natural resource economics/applied economics/ecological sciences
c. 5 years teaching and/or research experience in the field mentioned above
d. Publications in reputed journals in the field mentioned above
Desirable:
a. Capability of undertaking independent research in collaboration with national and international organizations
b. Ability to supervise and guide doctoral research leading to Ph.D.
c. Familiarity with econometric packages
2. Assistant Professor (1)
Essential:
a. Master’s Degree in relevant subjects with a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate
b. Ph.D. or published work of equivalent standard in the field of environmental or ecological economics/natural resource economics/applied economics/ecological sciences/environmental studies
c. 3 years teaching and/or research experience in the field mentioned above
d. Publications in reputed journals in the field mentioned above
Desirable:
a. Capability of undertaking independent research in collaboration with national and international organizations
b. Ability to supervise and guide doctoral research leading to Ph.D.
c. Familiarity with econometric packages
3. Age Limit
Normally below 40 years for Associate Professors and below 35 years for Assistant Professors, relaxable by 5 years for candidates belonging to SC and ST. Candidates claiming relaxation of age, are required to produce caste certificate issued by a competent authority. There is no age limit in case of employees of the Institute. Candidates not fulfilling the age criterion may also apply subject to their applications being open to be considered only in the event of no suitable candidate from among those who fulfil the age criterion being available.
4. Duration
The appointment will be on contract basis for a period of 5 years, including one year period of probation. Depending on the evaluation at the end of the contract period, the appointment shall either be made permanent or the contract extended or terminated.
Scale of Pay:
Associate Professor: Rs.12000-420-18300
Assistant Professor: Rs.8000-275-13500
Exceptionally qualified candidates suitable for the posts may be offered higher pay, but not exceeding the maximum of the post.
5. Selection Procedure
Selection will be made on the basis of interview of short-listed candidates. However, mere satisfying the eligibility norms does not entitle a candidate to be called for the interview. Depending upon the number of applications received in relation to number of vacancies, the Institute reserves the right to call only a limited number of candidates after preliminary screening with reference to their qualifications, suitability and qualification experience, etc. The Selection Committee may relax qualifications in exceptional cases and also consider suitable candidates from outside the list of applicants.
The advertisement (No.A/1/2008) and the prescribed application form can be downloaded from www.isec.ac.in. Completed applications with copies of testimonials should be sent in a cover superscribing the application for the post of ............ and should reach the undersigned on or before March 10, 2008. Applications received after the last date will not be entertained and the Institute takes no responsibility for any delay in receipt or loss in postal transit.

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