The ICDE objective is to bring together researchers and practitioners in the field of development economics and to provide a dynamic platform for discussing the latest research and challenges facing developing countries.
We welcome both empirical and theoretical contributions. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: agriculture, climate change, energy policies, environmental issues, conflict, digitalisation and digital transition, economic history, employment, firm performance, economic growth, health, education, international trade, migration, monetary policy, population dynamics, gender, norms and culture, intra-household decisions, poverty, social protection, inequality, corruption, risk, insurance, taxation, vulnerability, governance, and institutions.
The conference places a strong emphasis on fostering dialogue across perspectives and disciplines, and actively encourages the participation of junior scholars as well as researchers from the Global South.