Workshop: "The rapid industrialization of China and India: Domestic and International Consequences"
We would like to invite you to the workshop on "The rapid industrialization of China and India: Domestic and International Consequences" at the University of Antwerp, March, 31 - April, 1, 2006. Papers can either treat the rapid industrialisation of China and India, and the consequences for these countries and the rest of the world, including other Asian, African and Latin American countries.
If you are interested to participate and present a paper based on your research, addressing theoretical, empirical and policy issues related to this theme, we would appreciate to receive an outline by November 25, 2005. The acceptance will be communicated by December 9, 2005. The final and complete drafts of the accepted papers shall be received by March 17, 2006. We will cover the costs of a two-night stay for the presenters of accepted papers.
Topics
China's and India's emergence as world players in the global economy has significant implications. The growth, openness and trade performance of these large emerging markets are being felt not only in these countries but also in other developed and developing countries, even though these effects are perceived in different ways. For many countries and companies, they are mainly new markets that favourably affect export volumes and world prices. Others perceive head-to-head competition at home and in third markets for many of the products and services they export. And whether their success in attracting foreign direct investment is at the expense of investment flows to other countries is a lingering question. Alternatively, south-south investment flows offer new and interesting opportunities.
The purpose of this workshop is to carry out a realistic but diversified assessment of the strategic implications - the opportunities and the challenges - of China's and India's economic performance for growth and development, now and in the near future. Although a vast array of topics could be tackled under this heading, the workshop intends to focus on papers about national and sectoral effects of trade and investment, which are the areas of most immediate potential impact.
One session of the workshop intends to cover the background on the Chinese and Indian economy, and their participation in the global economy. These topics include but are not limited to an assessment of the industrial texture and policy of these countries, knowledge-based and other clusters, and the role of transnational corporations. Another session intends to analyse the key question of whether China's and India's growing penetration of world markets poses a challenge or an opportunity for other countries. Topics might include trade links, areas of competition and complementarity in third markets, and sources of trade competitiveness. Trade policy responses to the opportunities and challenges raised by China's and India's emergence in the global economy should also be dealt with. The implications for other countries of China and India as preferred destinations for FDI flows are also relevant subjects. Sectoral studies and company case studies can also be included.
A starting point is assessing where these economies are heading because the China and India of today may not be the China of tomorrow. Given these countries' ambitious goal driven strategies, growth is likely to be accompanied by continuous upgrading and diversification. In addressing the benefits and challenges of China and India's expansion today attention should also be directed to the likely future evolution of these economies under rapid transformation and the consequences for a sustainable development.
The organisers:
Filip.DeBeule(AT)ua.ac.be
Institute of Development Policy and Management
Daniel.VandenBulcke(AT)ua.ac.be
Institute of Development Policy and Management and University of Antwerp Management School
Haiyan.Zhang(AT)ua.ac.be
University of Antwerp Management School
In cooperation with the convenors of the EADI working group industrial development in the Third world:
Meine Pieter van Dijk m.vandijk(AT)unesco-ihe.org
Arni Sverrisson arni.sverrisson(AT)sociology.gu.se
kind regards
Meine Pieter van Dijk
Professor of Water services management
UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water education
m.vandijk(AT)unesco-ihe.org
