Call For papers International Conference On “GOVERNANCE AND SERVICE DELIVERY IN AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED SECTORS” Organized by “Centre for Good Governance, Hyderabad, India” 18th and 19th December, 2014 About CGG The Centre for Good Governance (CGG) was established in October, 2001 by the Government of Andhra Pradesh in collaboration with the Department for International Development (DFID), UK to achieve the State’s goal of Transforming Governance. The Chief Minister of the Telangana State is Chairman of Board of Governors of CGG and works with functional and ﬁnancial independence. CGG undertakes action research, provides professional advice and conducts change management programmes for various state governments, government of India and international agencies. CGG works closely with policy-makers like Ministers, senior ofﬁcials, management experts, institutions and other stakeholders, especially citizens towards building people centric governance practices in India. Conference CGG is delighted to organize an International Conference “Governance and Service Delivery in Agriculture and Allied Sectors” to explore issues in agricultural governance and use of knowledge, research results and innovation systems for agricultural and rural development. Particular emphasis will be placed on interdisciplinary and applied research results aiming at in-depth discussions about the challenges faced and solutions adopted with regard to the aspects of good governance in small holder agriculture in BRICS, SAARC and developing countries. Themes Issues in Governance and management of agriculture and allied departments Regulatory framework and its role in service delivery Interdepartmental and Interdisciplinary linkages Legal framework and Land Governance Best Practices across Geographies Governance and Policy issues of GM crops and biotechnology Rural Development and Sustainable Management of Natural Resources Issues of Education, Research and Extension in agriculture Governance in Irrigation Water Management Governance challenges in Biodiversity and Food security ICTs in Agricultural Governance and allied sectors Corporatization of Agriculture Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), Cooperatives Any other topic related to the themes Equity and Gender dimensions of changing agriculture Public-private partnerships in agriculture Institutional innovations in Agriculture and Allied sectors Climate change and Environmental impacts on agriculture Globalisation and trade liberalisation affecting agriculture Market access, Market linkages, Subsidies, Trade barriers, IPRs Submission of Papers It is encouraged to contribute to help shape the conference through paper submissions. We invite high quality submissions of papers describing experiences and conceptual, constructive, empirical, experimental, or theoretical work in all areas of Agricultural Governance and service delivery. Registration Indian Rupees 2,000/- per participant including entrance to the sessions, conference material, printed compendium, accommodation, coffee break and lunch, local travel etc. If one of the author is PhD student or research scholar, and if the paper is accepted, registration fee will not be charged. Publication All submissions will be peer reviewed by independent reviewers and the organising the committee will publish a compendium which will be made available on the day of conference. Contact For details about conference, visit www.cgg.gov.in for any information, kindly contact Mr. J. Devi Prasad at +91 9849996099 or mail to: [email protected] Last date for registration of participation and submission of papers 15th November 2014