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Armenian International Policy Research Group (AIPRG)

TITLE: Conference call for papers

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Armenian, Diaspora and non-Armenian scholars and
professionals involved in the areas of relevance for economic, social and governance
development.

INTENDED AUDIENCE: Accomplished researchers and policy practitioners specializing
in the issues related to economic development of Armenia, specialists from the World
Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the
Armenian Government, foreign embassies, etc.

START DATE/ TIME: January 2005

LOCATION: Washington, DC

DETAIL DESCRIPTION: AIPRG organizes annual conferences and periodic seminars to
promote discussion and debate, and to initiate an overall policy dialogue covering a
wide range of important issues facing Armenia and the
Diaspora. Through such research and conferences, the group works closely with
leading development agencies, international financial institutions, the donor
community, individual researchers, and policy practitioners to promote a greater
understanding of the challenges facing Armenia and its Diaspora today.

The third annual conference of the Armenian International Policy Research Group will
be held in January 2005, in Washington, DC. While the focus of this year conference
will be on the issues related to distribution of income
and social safety nets, papers from all areas of relevance for economic development
and growth are welcome. References should be made to the following broadly-defined
sections:

Growth and Poverty Reduction
Social Sector Reforms (Education, Health, and Social Security)
Taxation and Fiscal Policy
Institutional Reforms and Governance
Banking and Finance
Diaspora's Role and Channels of Involvement
Trade, Regional Cooperation, and Geopolitics

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Prospective authors should email abstracts to
aiprg.conference@armpolicyresearch.org by September 15, 2004. The Selection
Committee will notify authors of accepted abstracts by October 1, 2004.
Select papers will be considered for publication in the Armenian Journal of Public
Policy. All conference participants, including authors, may register on-line by
visiting www.armpolicyresearch.org/ConferencesSeminars/Registration/Registration.htm

The final agenda along with the list of confirmed papers will be circulated by
January 1, 2005. The official language of the conference is English. For more
information on the AIPRG please visit ww.armpolicyresearch.org. or contact AIPRG
Armenia office Tel3741) 512 670, (3749) 403 283
E-mail: Garik.Hairapetyan@armpolicyresearch.org

APPLICATION DEADLINE: The abstracts should be e-mailed to
aiprg.conference@armpolicyresearch.org by September 15, 2004 The deadline for
completed papers is December 10, 2004.

ABOUT COMPANY: The Armenian International Policy Research Group (AIPRG) is a
nonpartisan, nonpolitical association that conducts and promotes research to
encourage a positive discussion and examination of public policy issues of
significance to Armenia and the Diaspora. The AIPRG seeks to consolidate existing
Armenia-related expertise by bringing together accomplished researchers and
practitioners who specialize in economics, political science, law, and government
affairs.

As a nonpartisan association examining public policy issues of relevance to Armenia
and the Diaspora, the AIPRG seeks to advance capacity building by providing
opportunities for aspiring young professionals to develop their skills through
research and collaboration with leading experts in their respective fields. In
addition to conducting research and evaluation, the AIPRG also organizes annual
conferences and periodic seminars to promote discussion and debate, and to initiate
an overall policy dialogue covering a wide range of important issues facing Armenia
and the Diaspora. Through such research and conferences, the group works closely
with leading development agencies, international financial institutions, the donor
community, individual researchers, and policy practitioners to promote a greater
understanding of the challenges facing Armenia and its Diaspora today.

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