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SDPI's
Sustainable Development Conference (SDC) series is a dimension
of outreach to the general public as well as policy makers
where emphasis is placed on emerging sustainable development
issues in Pakistan. It is an important channel of policy advice
where each session of the conference is followed by a panel
discussion consisting of representatives from the government,
community representatives, NGOs, and donor agencies.
The 2005 Sustainable Development Conference, South
Asian Livelihoods at Risk organised by the Sustainable
Development Policy Institute will be held in Islamabad, Pakistan,
7-9 December, 2005.
 Request
for Papers - Outline
The 2004 tsunami catastrophe affecting hundreds of thousands
in Sri Lanka and India, heavy winter snow falls and rain leading
to destruction and death in Pakistan exemplify the vulnerability
of livelihoods in the subcontinent. Social vulnerability and
sustainability refer to the ability of individuals, households,
or families not only to gain but also to maintain an adequate
and decent livelihood. One dimension of social sustainability
is reactive, that is, the ability to cope with stress and
shocks; and positively, enhancing and exercising capabilities
in adapting to, exploiting and creating change, and in assuring
livelihood continuity. The panel's objective is to identify
factors of vulnerability and resilience of livelihoods in
South Asia.
Abstract
A soft and printed copy of the abstract of not more than 400
words should be submitted by August 1, 2005 at the
address given below. It should clearly state the title, theme,
objectives, sources of data, and major expected findings.
It should include the author's full name, a brief bionote
as author of no more than 30 words, complete contact address
(email as well as postal), telephone and fax numbers.
Further
Information
Abstracts should be sent to : Karin Astrid Siegmann, Sustainable
Development Policy Institute, # 3 UN Boulevard, Diplomatic
Enclave-1, G-5, Islamabad, Pakistan, Tel: (92-51) 2278134;
2270674-6, Fax: (92-51) 2278135
Email: karin@sdpi.org
For further information about SDPI see: http://www.sdpi.org/
Deadline:
August 1, 2005
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