The African Development Bank (AfDB), in conjunction with the Korea Development Institute (KDI) and the Ethiopia Development Research Institute (EDRI), will be holding an Expert Group Meeting to be hosted by EDRI in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from May 6-7, 2013. They are looking for a francophone expert to speak on one of the following topics:
- Challenges of achieving inclusive growth in African
- Understanding Income inequality in Africa
- Social protection: impact and lessons
- Tackling intergenerational poverty
- Infrastructure investment for inclusion
- Regional Integration for inclusive growth
- The role of private sector in promoting inclusive growth in Africa
- Other topics relevant to the broad theme of inclusive growth
Applicants should be affiliated with an African academic or research institution, working in an African policy institution, or currently enrolled in a doctoral program. Case studies are especially encouraged. Only completed papers will be selected for presentation; high quality papers will be considered for publication as book chapters for the AfDB/KDI Inclusive Growth Project or as a Working Paper for the AfDB. The Bank will offer a modest honorarium for authors of accepted papers and will meet the cost of travel and accommodation for participants located outside Addis Ababa.
While the original submission deadline has passed, organizers are still looking for a francophone expert to present on any of these topics. Submissions should be sent as soon as possible to Mr. Anthony Simpasa (a.simpasa@afdb.org) and Ms Josiane Kone (j.kone@afdb.org).