Conference on Public Policy and Governance in South Asis: Towards Justice and Prosperity

Over the last couple of decades, South Asia has economically growing with the growth topping 6.9 percent in 2018 and set to accelerate to 7.1 percent next year and firming up its position as the fastest growing region in the world. However, the region is facing several developmental challenges including vulnerabilities stemming from climate change and environmental degradation, governance challenges and increasing inequalities with in and among the countries that poses serious threats to the sustainable development in the region. Citizens in South Asia are now seeking the opportunities of well being that can be achieved by expanding opportunities for inclusive growth.
The second series of conference on Public Policy and Governance in South Asia[1] drew attentions of scholars and wider policy stakeholders on ‘Justice and Prosperity’ in the region. It further highlighted the issues of ‘expanding opportunities’ as a strategy to achieve larger goal of ‘justice and prosperity’. Hence, the third series of this conference is going to be organized under the wider theme “Expanding Opportunities”.

Aim

This conference aims to bring together scholars, policy actors and political leaders of South Asia into a collective platform and deliberate and share experiences on public policy and governance in the region. This will further provide an opportunity for mutual sharing and learning from each other.

Objectives

Provide forum to discuss and share practices as well as experiences of public policy and governance,
Support to promote culture of evidence-based public policy making and identify issues and opportunities in public policy process in the region.
Strengthen the synergy and networking of institutions working in public policy and governance.