International Conference on “Actions to Accelerate Women-Led Development”
The Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management (AJNIFM) is committed to promoting research in public financial management, economic growth, finance and accounting, public financial administration, and public expenditure management. AJNIFM also houses a dedicated Gender Responsive Budgeting Cell, which works towards advancing gender equity through specialized training programs, workshops, and research initiatives.
We invite submissions for the International Conference on “Actions to Accelerate Women-Led Development”, which will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders including policymakers, academicians, NGOs, entrepreneurs, media professionals, youth, and community leaders. The conference will focus on global and regional trends in gender studies, best practices, and models for achieving gender equality and women’s empowerment.
This event offers a platform for dialogue among experts in government, public policy, economics, social sciences, and gender studies. It aims to strengthen empirical and theoretical discourse on women-led development, with special attention to India’s landscape.
Conference Topics:
- Gender Equality and Economic Empowerment
- The role of women in the workforce: barriers, solutions, and policy recommendations
- Financial inclusion and women: access to credit, entrepreneurship, and economic independence
- Gender-sensitive budgeting and public finance management
- Women’s Entrepreneurship: A Win-Win for Equity and Economy
- Barriers and opportunities for women entrepreneurs in emerging markets
- The role of gender-inclusive policies in promoting women’s entrepreneurship
- Impact of women entrepreneurship on local economic development
- Health and Well-being of Women
- Addressing gender disparities in healthcare access and outcomes
- Maternal health, reproductive rights, and family planning
- Mental health issues faced by women in different cultures
- Education and Gender
- Gender parity in education: progress and challenges
- STEM education and underrepresentation of women
- Women’s leadership in academia and research
- Gender and Technology
- Gender digital divide: access and digital literacy
- AI and digital tools in empowering women
- Gender biases in technology and societal impacts
- Gender-based Violence and Human Rights
- Combating gender-based violence: global practices
- Legal frameworks: international and national perspectives
- Role of civil society and NGOs
- Intersectionality and Gender Studies
- Intersections of gender, race, class, and disability
- Challenges faced by minority and marginalized women
- Global and Regional Challenges
- Gender issues in conflict and post-conflict areas
- Climate change and its gendered impact
- Rural vs. urban gender inequality
Deadlines and Submission:
- Abstract submission deadline: 20th January 2024
- Notification of Acceptance: 25th January 2025
- Full paper submission deadline: 15th February 2025
- Program Schedule Notification: 08th April 2025
- Last Date of Registration: 02nd April 2025
Registration Fee & Expenses:
No registration fee for paper presenters. Accommodation, meals, and conference kits will be provided by the Institute. Travel expenses must be borne by the participants.
Submission Procedure:
Submit an abstract (300–500 words) in English to jaya@nifm.ac.in by 20th January 2024. The abstract should outline research purpose, methods, results, and conclusions.
Include research background, methodology, key findings, and evidence-based policy recommendations. Mention name, affiliation, position, and email of each author. Clearly mark the corresponding author.
