Sustainable Economic Growth for Regional AustraliaSubmitting a paper to SEGRA
Closing date for submissions: 30 June 2010
The SEGRA Planning Committee is seeking offered papers for SEGRA 2010 being conducted in Townsville, Qld during 19-21 October.
Theme
Regions Delivering a big Australia
Action agendas
- The developing role for northern Australia
- Marine industry opportunities for regional Australia
- Shipping and land transport
- Land rights and economic opportunities for Indigenous peoples
- Sustainable Cities and a big Australia
- Productivity gains – opportunities in regions
- Regional competitiveness
- Resolving contested economic development issues regarding land use, resources and sustainability
- Cross sectoral community development and engagement
Guidelines
Abstracts of up to 250 words are requested by 30 June 2010. Presentations must deal with any issues listed on the SEGRA 2010 Program.
Submitted paper/presentations must address the following:
- Outcomes of the project or program
- Learning experiences of the project or program
- Planned future directions and actions
- Potential spillovers identified
Further:
- Names and affiliations of author(s)
- A 150 word biography of each presenter(s).
- The title should aim to be precise so that it conveys a clear message
- Abstracts should contain brief but complete statements of introduction/study
- Abstract must not contain graphs, diagrams or complex tables
- References must not be included.
Abstracts can only be submitted electronically. Abstracts and Biographies can be submitted below.
All presenters must be able to cover their own registration, accommodation and travel costs. To enable delegates to interact with presenters we encourage speakers to attend the entire conference. Speakers must be registered and attend for at least the day of their presentation.
Authors or Presenters will be notified if their abstract has been accepted by 31 July. Authors of accepted abstracts will be asked to prepare the full paper and submit it by 24 October to be listed in the electronic conference proceedings.
The titles of papers and presenter’s details provided upon submission (excluding contact details) will be used in the conference program and publications. Any changes must be made to the SEGRA Secretariat in writing or email prior to 30 August 2010.