CeHuNews36/03
Caucasus
and Central Asia in the Globalization Process
INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCE FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT
&
INVITATION
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION OF
AZERBAIJAN REPUBLIC
&
QAFQAZ
UNIVERSITY
&
THE ASSOCIATION OF ECONOMISTS OF
AZERBAIJAN
BAKU
12-13 MAY
2003
FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR
PAPERS
Qafqaz
University and The Association of Economists of Azerbaijan are organizing an
international conference on the topic “Caucasus and Central Asia in the
Globalization Process”, that is scheduled to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, on the
12th – 13th of May, 2003.
AIM OF THE CONFERENCE
Nowadays,
especially in the process of developing information technologies the concepts of
globalization and new world tendency are in their transition period. In this
process, social life, way of thought, changes in economy and politics and the
consequences of these changes are clearly shown.
These global
transformation, gained a new acceleration with the collapse of the USSR, and
diametrically opposed political system transformed into one. In this new period,
The Republics of Caucasus and Central Asia, turned towards the free market
economy and democracy for their political and economic systems. Surely,
transformation from central government and planned economy into democracy and
free market economy requires institutional, structural and cultural reforms.
Countries which
are undergoing changes due to globalization are called the “countries in
transition” or “transition economies”. These countries, show great effort in
instituting and organizing institutions for their political and economical
development.
Countries of
Caucasus and Central Asia affected by the world of globalization, regionalism
and mega competition attract attention and live under the pressure of other
developed countries.
In this
conference we aim to discuss in academic environment the transition period of
the Caucasus and Central Asia countries, their economical, political, and
cultural changes and reform efforts, evaluation of the results and effects of
the globalization process in the area and discussion on these topics.
IMPORTANT
DATES:
03.02.2003:
Submission of the Presentation title and abstract
15.02.2003:
Announcements of accepted papers and conference
15.03.2003: Last
date for the submission of the Presentation paper.
12-13.05.2003:
Conference dates
CONFERENCE
ORGANIZER:
Qafqaz
University: www.qafqaz.edu.az &
The Association
of Economists of Azerbaijan
SUPPORT
ORGANIZATION:
Azerbaijan
Ministry of Education
CONTACT:
1. Osman
Nuri Aras
Qafqaz
University
Neriman
Nerimanov, 103
Yasamal
Baku/AZERBAIJAN
Tel:
(+99412)387246/381562
Fax: (+99412)
981487
e-mail: aras@qafqaz.edu.az
on_aras@yahoo.com
2. F.
Alexander Magill
Qafqaz
University
Neriman
Nerimanov, 103
Yasamal
Baku/AZERBAIJAN
Tel:
(+99412)387246/381562
Fax: (+99412)
981487
e-mail: famagill@qafqaz.edu.az
3.Vefa
Abbasova
Qafqaz
University
Neriman
Nerimanov, 103
Yasamal
Baku/AZERBAIJAN
Tel:
(+99412)387246/381562
Fax: (+99412)
981487
e-mail: vefanur@hotmail.com
PRESENTATION
TOPICS
-
Economics
-
Influence of
globalization on economic approaches.
-
Economic
determinates of global system
-
Globalization
of production
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Financial
globalization and Capital movements
-
International
Trade
-
Influence of
globalization on developed and developing countries
-
Globalization, new economy and e-trade
-
Influence of
globalization on income distribution, Caucasus and Central
Asia
-
International
Economic Problems and reflection on Caucasus and Central Asia
countries
-
Economic
importance of Caucasus and Central Asia in globalization
world
-
Influence of
globalization on production factors of Caucasus and Central Asia
countries
-
Economic
influence of globalization on Caucasus and Central Asia
countries
-
Influence of
globalization on Caucasus and Central Asia countries’ consumption
culture
-
Influence of
globalization on management in Caucasus and Central Asia
-
Globalization
and multinational companies
-
Politics
-
Political
globalization
-
Globalization
process and regionalism-localism tendencies
-
Role of
international organisations in globalization in Caucasus and Central Asia
countries
-
Political
stability and establishment of security
-
Political
institutionalizm
-
National
government and establishment of national identity
-
Authority and
Legitimacy
-
Administration concepts and political culture
-
Democratisation
-
View on
rights and freedom
-
Press
-
Civil
community
-
Representation and participation
-
Political
parties
-
Local
governments
-
Bureaucracy
-
State-community relations
-
Strategic
role of Caucasus and Central Asia in globalization world
-
Political
influence of globalization on Caucasus and Central Asia
-
Culture
-
Cultural
globalization
-
Global
culture-local culture
-
Social-cultural Influence of globalization on Caucasus and Central
Asia
-
Globalization
and environment protection
-
Globalization
and struggle with narcotic, terror and organised crime
-
Changes of
cultural components in globalization process
-
Globalization
and identity
-
Globalization
and language
-
Globalization, religion and morals
-
Cultural
degeneration
PRESENTATION - WRITING RULES
1.
Presentation Title, The author’s Name / surname, academic title,
position, must be clearly shown.
2.
Every participant can present only 2 papers. Presentations should have
innovation, effectiveness and creativity. Conference participants will be
selected by the Scientific Committee.
3.
Presentations could be in Azery, Turkish, English or Russian.
APPLICATION
FORM
Application for the International
Conference
Participation
“Caucasus and Central Asia in the Globalization Process”
12th – 13th
of May, 2003
Last Name: ___________________________ First
Name: ______________________________
Initial: ________________________________Title:
___________________________________
School/Business:________________________________________________________________
Address:
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Work Phone (_____) ________________ Fax (_____)
______________
E-mail _________________________
Position:
Administrator ٱ
Teacher ٱ
Educator ٱ
Other: Please Specify
__________________
I wish to participate in the
following: ٱ
Presenter; ٱ
Chairperson; ٱ
Listener
Presentation Title (as it should appear in the
conference program):
Please identify any individuals who will be
assisting as Co-Presenter(s):
Co-Presenter(s):
_________________________________
Presentation Equipment/Media Needs:
Overhead Projector ٱ ; Slide Projector 35
mm ٱ
Applicant
(typed)________________________
Date______________________
NOTE:
1.
Please, fill out and send the application form to our contact addresses
as soon as possible.
2.
You can send your abstracts attached to this form immediately or
separately till the 03.02.2003. |