Call for Papers on “Accelerating Inclusive Development Through Effective Development Administration for a Prosperous Bangladesh.”

The National Academy for Development Administration (NADA) invites submissions for its 1st Development Dialogue, to be held in the mid-February 2025. This flagship event aims to explore innovative approaches, policies, and practices to accelerate inclusive development through effective development administration and governance. This dialogue will bring together policymakers, researchers, development practitioners, and stakeholders to exchange knowledge, views and solutions for building a prosperous Bangladesh.

Background

Bangladesh has achieved remarkable progress in socio-economic development over the past decades, yet challenges remain in ensuring equitable growth, sustainable development, and efficient and public service delivery. Effective development administration and good governance are critical to addressing these challenges while fostering innovation and resilience in the face of future uncertainties. This Development Dialogue provides a platform to discuss practical strategies, share knowledge, and drive impactful reforms.

Conference Themes

The overarching theme of the conference is "Accelerating Inclusive Development Through Effective Development Administration for a Prosperous Bangladesh."
Submissions should align with the following topics:

1. Governance and Development Administration

• Strengthening Institutions for Inclusive Development.
• The Role of Good Governance in Accelerating Development in Bangladesh.
• Accountability and Transparency in Public Sector Administration.
• Decentralized Governance: Opportunities for Local Development.

2. Inclusive Development Strategies

• Public-Private Partnerships for Inclusive Growth.
• The role of Digital Transformation in Bridging the Development Divide.
• Social safety nets and poverty alleviation: Administrative Approaches.

3. Sustainable Development and Resilience

• Aligning Development Administration with SDGs in Bangladesh.
• Disaster risk reduction and management through effective administration.
• Sustainable urbanization: Administrative strategies for inclusive cities.

4. Public Service Delivery and Reform

• Enhancing Service Delivery through E-Governance.
• Bureaucratic Reform for Accelerating Inclusive Development.
• Public Sector leadership in driving development outcomes.
• Citizen-Centric Approaches in Development Administration.
• Addressing corruption: building trust in governance.

5. Economic Growth and Development Administration

• Development Administration’s role for prosperous Bangladesh.
• Effective Resources Mobilization for Public Investment.
• Economic Governance: Balancing Growth and Equity.
• Foreign Aid and Development Partnerships: Administrative Perspectives.

6. Education, Health and Human Capital Development

• Strengthening Education Administration for equitable access.
• Effective Health Governance for Universal Health Coverage.

7. Future Directions in Development Administration

• The Role of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data in Modern Development Administration.
• Innovative Financing Mechanisms for Development Projects.
• Lessons learnt from Global Best practices in Development Administration.
• Bridging Aspirations and Realities: Meeting the Expectations of the New Generation in Building a Modern Bangladesh.
• Visionary Governance: Preparing for Bangladesh’s Future Challenges.

Submission Guidelines

• Abstracts: Authors are invited to submit an abstract (maximum 300 words) that outlines the research objectives, methodology, key findings, and relevance to the conference theme.
• Full Papers: Selected abstracts will be invited for submission of full papers (up to 6,000 words, including references) by the specified deadline.
• Format: Submissions should follow APA citation style and be submitted in Word or PDF format.
• Eligibility: Submissions are welcome from academics, policymakers, practitioners, and development partners. Collaborative papers are encouraged.

Selection Criteria

Submissions will be evaluated based on in the following criteria:

1. Relevance to the Theme: Alignment with the conference theme and subthemes.
2. Originality and Innovation: Contribution of new ideas, perspectives, or solutions to development administration and governance.
3. Rigor and Methodology: Clarity, depth, and appropriateness of research methodology.
4. Policy Implications: Practical relevance and potential impact on public policy or administrative practices.
5. Clarity and Coherence: Logical structure and readability of the abstract or paper.

Authors of selected papers will be notified and invited to present their work during the Development Dialogue.

Invitation to Authors and Accommodation

Selected authors will receive an official invitation from NADA to attend the Development Dialogue. To ensure their full participation, NADA will provide:

• Complimentary accommodation for the duration of the event.
• Meals and transportation between the venue and accommodation.
• Networking opportunities with policymakers, development partners, and other key stakeholders.

Important Dates

• Abstract Submission Deadline: January 10, 2025
• Notification of Acceptance: January 20, 2025
• Full Paper Submission Deadline: February 5, 2025
• Conference Date: Mid-February 2025 (Exact date to be announced)

Publication Opportunity

Accepted papers will be considered for publication in the conference proceedings. Selected papers may also be featured in a special issue of the NADA Development Review Journal.

Submission and Inquiries

Please submit your abstracts and inquiries to:
Email: papers@nada.gov.bd, ddpublication@nada.gov.bd

Subject Line: Call for Papers – NADA Development Dialogue 2025

We look forward to your valuable contributions to this landmark event. Join us in shaping the future of development administration and governance in Bangladesh.