Topics

The 2008 edition of the African Economic Conference will focus on issues relevant to the theme "Globalization, Institutions and Economic Development in Africa".

The break-out sessions will be based on submitted papers and will focus on:

• Role of Public-Private partnerships in Institution Building,
• Policy and Institutions,
• Monetary and Financial Issues,
• Monetary and Financial Regulation including Microfinance,
• Climate Change,
• Competitiveness in Africa and Asia,
• Trade and Regional Integration,
• Household Behavior and Livelihoods,
• Global Challenges to African Development,
• Development Assistance Effectiveness,
• Agriculture, Food Security and Rural Credit,
• Institutions and Policies,
• Macroeconomic Regulatory Framework,
• Investment Climate,
• Skills Development and Employment,
• Resources and Infrastructures Management,
• Trade Agreements,
• Post-Conflict and Fragile States,
• External Debt,
• Gender and Poverty.