CFP: Sydney Conference - Asian Intergeneration Change
New
Generation Asia: New Challenges, New Ideas
24-26 March 2004
CALL FOR PAPERS!
'New Generation Asia: New Challenges, New Ideas' is a three day conference held at the University of Sydney designed to explore contemporary intergenerational change in Asia and its impact in the social, political and economic spheres.
A new generation is coming into positions of political, economic and military influence and leadership in Asia. This next generation of leaders will face a number of internal and external policy challenges, from maintaining economic development and responding to social change, to navigating the challenges of globalisation and post-September 11th international relations. Tracking, understanding and acting on these changes becomes even more crucial for Australia as we seek to engage the region positively and understand its altering regional consciousness.
To explore these issues, we would like to invite abstracts from researchers who are interested in presenting their new thinking and new perspective on the complex and changing developments in Asia and how Australia should respond. In particular the following themes will be explored:
· The impact of globalisation
and nationalism in contemporary Asia:
New identities; new affiliations; the response of the nation-state to
globalisation; the possibilities for a pan-Asian identity?
· New social movements:
Papers exploring the continuing role of tradition; youth generated political
movements; new leadership; the relationship between the state and community
organizations; and new thinking on welfare and social security.
· Youth and popular culture:
Changing youth practices; changing consumer attitudes; market research;
shifts in language and style and what this tells us about how Asia will
look, feel and think in the future.
· Changing demographics:
Papers focusing on the areas of urbanisation, migration and the movement
of people in and out of Asia, exploring how this will impact on the
political, social and economic outlook of the region.
· Business trends:
From the global MBA, the impact of the spread of western business models,
to creating or recruiting the ideal expatriate; marketing, leadership
and organisational strategies for the future; and where culture fits
in.
· Crises management:
Analysis of risk in Asia; managing change and economic uncertainty;
understanding civil unrest; understanding the impact of epidemics such
as AIDS or SARS.
We would like to encourage young researchers, and subsidies may be available where appropriate. The conference will consist of a series of keynote speakers from a range of backgrounds and a mix of panel presentations and round-table discussions.
In keeping with the objectives of the Young Professionals Project, the target audience will include young professionals in the corporate, non-government, government and academic sectors.
Deadline for Abstracts of no more than 300 words is: 1 December 2003
For more information about the conference see www.riap.usyd.edu.au/ypp/conference.htm
To send abstracts or for further information please contact:
Louise Beehag
l.beehag@riap.usyd.edu.au
Melissa Butcher
m.butcher@riap.usyd.edu.au
For your information, New Generation Asia is part of the Young Professionals Project (YPP) based at the Research Institute for Asia and the Pacific (University of Sydney), www.riap.usyd.edu.au/ypp. YPP aims to create a dialogue between corporate, non-government, government and academic sectors as they respond and navigate through a changing Asia. The key objectives of the project are to encourage young professionals to:
· Explore the wider contemporary
issues transforming Asia's cultural, political and corporate landscape;
· Understand what Asia's new generation thinks about the world,
the future of the countries in the region they occupy, and international
and domestic challenges and opportunities they face;
· Enhance their strategic judgement through knowledge and skills
building activities;
· Build core leadership and communication skills to engage effectively
in the region;
· Develop relationships and networks with fellow peers from different
sectors and countries, and with key policy leaders and decision-makers
from the region; and
· Create a multi-sector and multi-cultural environment for participants
to challenge their own beliefs and practice.