Date: January 16-18, 2015

Asia-Pacific SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON Human Development and Sustainability: Challenges and Strategies for the Asian Century Organized by the Asia-Pacific Branch of the International Consortium for Social Development with Department of Social Work, Visva-Bharati, Sriniketan-731236, Birbhum, West Bengal, India Date: January 16-18, 2015 VENUE: Department of Social Work, Visva-Bharati, Sriniketan-731236, Birbhum, West Bengal. DEADLINES: Abstract submission: October 20, 2014 Intimation of acceptance of abstract: October 31, 2014 Paper submission: November 30, 2014 Registration begins: November 01, 2014 Last date for registration: December 20, 2014

MAIN THEME: The seminar will look at the main challenges and strategies for human development and sustainability in the Asian century. It will critically analyze growing inequality and the neglect of local level/rural development. Multidisciplinary professionals and practitioners from the field of social work, social welfare, social development, education, health, management, etc., will deliberate issues and innovations relating to poverty, inequality, politics, gender, environmental sustainability, local institutions and policies and programs, particularly with reference to vulnerable population groups cutting across various sections and sectors. FEATURES: Key-note speakers, plenary and concurrent sessions, ICSD-AP presidential awards, book releases and field trip. Key-note Speaker: Professor Achin Chakraborty Professor Achin Chakraborty, Director of the Institute of Development Studies, Kolkata, is a leading developmental economist and specializes in welfare economics, microeconomic issues, human development and health economics. Professor Chakraborty has been commissioned to undertake several research projects funded by the Indian Planning Commission and UN agencies. His research outcomes have been not only published in high quality journals, but also recognized both at national and international levels for human development policies and programs. Other Confirmed Speakers: Prof. Barbara Shank, President, ICSD; Dean and Professor, School of Social Work, University of St. Thomas, St. Catherine University, USA. Prof. Manohar Pawar, President, ICSDAP & Professor of Social Work, Charles Sturt University, Australia. Dr. Ashish Kumar Ghosh, Director, Centre for Environment and Development & Former Director, Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata, India.

Prof. Rama V. Baru, Centre of Social Medicine and Community Health, School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067. Prof. Swapan Garain, Centre for Social Justice and Governance, School of Social Work, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Deonar, Mumbai, India. KEY CONTACT: Seminar Director Prof Prasanta Kumar Ghosh, Head, Department of Social Work, Visva-Bharati, Sriniketan-731236, Birbhum, West Bengal. Email: prasanta.ghosh@visva-bharati.ac.in Mobile: 91-9434008821, 91-7602862841. Seminar Organising Secretary Prof Asok Kumar Sarkar, Department of Social Work, Visva-Bharati, Sriniketan-731236, Birbhum, West Bengal. Email: asok.sarkar@visva-bharati.ac.in Mobile: 91-9434001807, 91-8670799172. CO-SPONSORS: Department of Social Work, Visva-Bharati, India School of Humanities and Social Sciences/ Institute for Land Water and Society, Charles Sturt University, Australia School of Social Welfare, Seoul National University, Korea School of Social Work, University of Minnesota, USA If you wish to sponsor, please email (mpawar@csu.edu.au) even small amount is fine. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION: Deadline: October 20, 2014 Applicants are advised to submit abstracts (in English) via E-mail attached as a word document to: asok.sarkar@visva-bharati.ac.in by using the format set out below. Format: Abstracts should include the following details and sequence, and be in Microsoft Word, 12 point font. 1. Presenter details (names, addresses, telephone numbers, fax and email) 2. Presentation format (oral or poster?) 3. Title (not to exceed 15 words) 4. Abstract overview (not to exceed 50 words) 5. Keywords (4 to 5) 6. Abstract (between 300-500 words) 7. Audio-visual equipment if needed PAPER SUBMISSION: Deadline: November 30, 2014 Format for writing papers: should use Microsoft Word for Windows; Time Roman 12 point font; Left margin 3 Cms; Right, top and bottom margin 2.5Cms; and double-spaced.

REGISTRATION: Registration Fee and Payment Method for Indian Participants: For participants from India, the modified registration fee would be Rs 2000/-. It should be paid through Demand Draft in favour of the Principal, PSV, Visva-Bharati payable at SBI, Santiniketan Branch (Branch Code: 2121). The last date for receipt of registration fee with registration form is December 20, 2014. Participants are requested to avoid spot registration. Moreover, spot registration fee would be Rs 3000/-. Registration fee will include conference kit, tea and snacks during seminar, meals on seminar days (i.e. only two breakfasts, two lunches and two dinners), and participation in the cultural programme. As there is paucity of funds, participants have to make their own arrangement for accommodation and travelling. We request you to seek financial support from your parent institution. If participants face difficulties to find out accommodation at Bolpur/Santiniketan, on request, we can facilitate to get very modest accommodation in University Guest House or in Hotels. Payment will be made by the participants directly to the hotel/guest house. Registration Fee and Payment Method for International Participants: ICSD members US$250; Non-members US$295 (Includes accommodation and food for 3 days and sightseeing) International participants are requested to pay their registration fee into the following account and include your name for reference 1. Beneficiary bank: National Agricultural Cooperative Federation (NACF) Seoul National University Branch, Seoul, Korea 2. SWIFT Code (11digits): NACFKRSEXXX 3. Beneficiary's Name: Bong Joo Lee 4. Beneficiary's Account No.: 312-0037-6036-21 5. Beneficiary's contact info: +82-2-880-5724 LOCATION AND IMPORTANT PLACES FOR VISIT Department of Social Work, Visva-Bharati, Sriniketan is 180 km by road from Kolkata. By rail, Howrah to Bolpur train has to be taken which comes through Howrah-Bardhaman-Bolpur- Rampurhat route on the Eastern Railway. Get down at Bolpur station. Kolkata Airport is the nearest airport. Visva-Bharati is itself a heritage site and a popular tourist spot. Local area is known for leather products and unique clothing products. There is a hot spring at a distance of about 40 km and Tarapeeth a temple of Kali at about 80 km from Santiniketan which will require one day tour.

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE: Conference Patrons: Prof. Sushanta Dattagupta, Vice-Chancellor, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, India. Prof. Manohar Pawar, President, International Consortium for Social Development, Asia-Pacific Branch and Professor of Social Work, Charles Sturt University, Australia Advisory Committee: Prof. Sabujkali Sen, Provost and Director, SEIRR, Visva-Bharati, India. Prof. Amit Hazra, Principal, Institute of Rural Reconstruction, Visva-Bharati, India. Prof. Kumkum Bhattacharya, Department of Social Work, Visva-Bharati, India. Prof. Debotosh Sinha, Department of Social Work, Visva-Bharati, India. Prof. Manju Mohan Mukherjee, Department of Social Work, Visva-Bharati, India. Prof Pranab Kumar Chattopadhyay, Professor of Economics, Visva-Bharati, India. Prof Shibani Chowdhury, Department of Environmental Studies, Visva-Bharati, India. Prof. Rajarshi Roy, Department of Education, Visva-Bharati, India. Prof. Sanjai Bhatt, Department of Social Work, University of Delhi, Delhi. Prof. Zubair Meenai, Department of Social Work, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India. Prof. Swapan Garain, CSJG, SOSW, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, India. Prof. Kalpana Sarathy, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Guwahati, india. Prof. Mary Venus Joseph, Rajgiri College of Social Work, Kerala, India. Prof. B.T. Lawani, YCISSSR, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune, India. International Advisory Committee: Prof, Barbara Shank, President, ICSD and Dean and Professor School of Social Work University of St. Thomas, St. Catherine University, USA Prof. David Hollister, School of Social Work, University of Minnesota, USA Prof. Profulla C. Sarker, Vice Chancellor, Prime University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Prof. Bong Joo Lee, Vice President, ICSDAP, Professor of Social Welfare, Seoul National University, South Korea. Dr. Sirojudin Abbas, Ph.D., Secretary, ICSDAP, Program Director and Researcher, Saiful Mujani Research and Consulting, Jakarta, Indonesia Dr. Miyuki Inaba, Treasurer, ICSDAP, Associate Professor, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan Prof. Decha Sungkawan, Thammast University, Thailand Seminar Director Prof. Prasanta Kumar Ghosh, Department of Social Work, Visva-Bharati, India. Seminar Organizing Secretary Prof. Asok Kumar Sarkar, Department of Social Work, Visva-Bharati, India.

REGISTRATION FORM International Seminar on Human Development and Sustainability: Challenges and Strategies for the Asian Century (January 16-18, 2015) Organized by the Asia-Pacific Branch of the International Consortium for Social Development with Department of Social Work, Visva-Bharati, Sriniketan-731236, India. Name (in capital letter): Category of Participant (please tick): Faculty/ Research Scholar/ Development Professional/Other Designation: Name of the Organization: Address for Communication: Contact Number- Office: Mobile: Email id: Indian Demand Draft (DD) No: Date: International Payment Reference No.: Signature with Date: