School of Public Policy and Governance Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Hyderabad Graduate Seminar 27-29 Well-being, Growth and Development April, 2015 The last two decades have witnessed new patterns of interaction between economics, politics and the society. The policy architecture of almost every country has responded to these changes, in spite of which there is an apparent disjunction between the emerging policy challenges and the institutions required to address them. Given the changing policy role of the state, a new line of reasoning has emerged, which argues for a synergy between political leadership, bureaucracy, people’s institutions, private business, thought leaders and development practitioners towards reorienting policy architecture. However, there is a growing contestation among these institutions/ actors with respect to their roles in influencing policy formulation and processes. Today, more than ever, there is an urgency to recognise and deliver on the critical needs of people in an ever-changing society, to provide richer human opportunities and initiate creative and tangible changes in institutions governing well-being, growth and development. The School of Public Policy and Governance (SPPG) at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Hyderabad calls for research papers that endeavour to analyse the existing status of development interventions, seek to understand/measure their impact, dissect critical policy failures, explore big ideas and showcase examples of innovative practices in government and public policy in India, South Asia and the world. Papers can be conceptual, methodological, empirical, or based on institutional analyses or ethnographic explorations. The aim is to provide a suitable platform for young researchers to share and exchange ideas and present their research. SUBMISSIONS Students are required to send in a 500 word synopsis to [email protected] by 30th January, 2015. Shortlisted students will be invited to present their papers in the seminar to be held from 27th April to 29th April, 2015. ELIGIBILITY The seminar is open to students pursuing a Master’s/Research Programme from any reputed university. REGISTRATION FEES, MEALS AND ACCOMMODATION Indian Universities: 800 INR Low Income Countries: 50 USD Medium and High Income Countries: 100 USD THEMES Owing to their pre-eminence in the current policy discourse, we solicit Research Papers on, but not limited to the following themes. TISS will take care of meals and accommodation during the seminar. Drivers of Development and Well-being Democracy and Governance For further details, please contact: Poverty and Inequality Rural Development Priyanka Bawa Urbanisation and Cities Service Delivery Namrata Borthakur : [email protected] Environment and Sustainability Science, Technology and Innovation Amrita Pillai : [email protected] Regulatory Institutions and Future of Regulation Law, Economics and Development Sunny Roy Kolla : [email protected] MENTORSHIP Each paper presented in the seminar will be mentored and discussed by senior academic/ development professionals so as to enable the students to publish their research output in professional journals. PLENARIES The seminar will host two plenaries on each day. Senior academics/ development professionals will speak on current social, political, economic and policy concerns. : [email protected] Please follow our Facebook page for more updates: School of Public Policy and Governance, TISS Hyd www.facebook.com/tiss.sppg Address: School of Public Policy and Governance Tata Institute of Social Sciences CASE STUDY & POLICY BRIEF COMPETITION Case Study and Policy Brief Writing competitions will also be conducted. Participating teams of three will analyse a policy dilemma and provide sustainable policy solutions to the same. Roda Mistry College of Social Work Campus Gachibowli, Hyderabad—500008 www.campus.tiss.edu/hyderabad