Annual International Conference 2024

The state of Pakistan has had a long and arduous developmental trajectory since independence in 1947. Informed observers argue that the society appears to be stuck in a time loop that is resistant to change required to prosper. The aim of this annual conference is to bring together leading local and international scholars, thinkers, influencers, and pundits to tackle this argument from a broad social, economic, and political perspective. It is being organized by the College of Economics and Social Development (CESD) which is a well-established school at IoBM. The CESD invites research papers, surveys, case studies, academic articles and other forms of research output on themes that include, but not limited to the following:

Hybrid Mode of Participation
 Considering the dynamic global circumstances, we are committed to ensuring maximum participation and engagement. The conference will offer a hybrid mode of participation, allowing both physical presence and virtual attendance. Participants can choose the mode that best suits them, enabling a diverse range of contributors worldwide to join our discussions.

Economics

• Emerging Industries: New Income Opportunities and Business Growth
• Climate Change, Economy and Community
• Governance and Public Policy: Shaping the Future Society
• Infrastructure and Creation of New Opportunities
• Financial Inclusivity and Technological Innovation
• Sustainable Use of Oceans, Seas and Marine Resources
• Agriculture, Corporate Farming and Food Security
• Population, Healthcare and Social Protection
• International Financial Institutions and Economic Sustainability
• Debt and Development Nexus
• Islamic Economics and Sustainable Development Goals

Psychology

• Child & Adolescent Psychology
• Community & Cross-Cultural Psychology
• Educational Psychology
• Personality & Emotions
• Psychological Assessment Social Psychology

Education

• Education in Emergencies
• Assessment & Evaluation in Education
  Industry Linkages with Educational Institutions
• Teaching & Learning for Global and Local Social Mobility
• Blended Learning Model
• Human Capital Development for Education Sector

Social impact of new media, Information & Communication Technologies.