Kerala and the World Economy Conference-2026

February 23-24, 2026

Start

February 23, 2026 - 9:00 am

End

February 24, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Address

Joan Robinson Hall, CDS   View map

The Centre for Development Studies (CDS), Thiruvananthapuram, invites unpublished original research papers for the Kerala and the World Economy (KWE) Conference, to be held on February 23–24, 2026. The conference will explore contemporary issues related to Kerala’s development and its intersections with the global economy, welcoming interdisciplinary perspectives and comparative insights.

Thematic Interests:

  • Migration and Remittances
  • Trade and Global Value Chains
  • Labour Markets and Informal Economies
  • Inequality, Livelihoods, and Social Protection
  • Health and Education Systems
  • Industrial Development and Port-led Growth
  • Public Finance and Fiscal Sustainability
  • Gender and Care Economies
  • Agriculture, Plantation Economies, and Food Systems
  • Tourism-led Development
  • Public Policy and Governance
  • Environment, Climate Vulnerability, and Resilience

Important Dates

Submission of Abstracts: November 30, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: December 10, 2025
Full Paper / Poster Submission: January 31, 2026
Conference Dates: February 23–24, 2026

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