| February 15 | Call for abstracts | |
| May 13 | Abstract and financial assistance deadline | |
| May 22 | Decision Notifications | |
| May 22 | Financial assistance decision notification | |
| June 1-June 15 | Earlybird registration period | |
| June 17-July 31 | Regular registration period | |
| Aug 1-Sept 30 | Extended registration period for observers | |
| September 9 | Hotel blocks close (book your accomodations early!) |
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| September 13 | Draft program shared with participants | |
| October 1 | Paper and presentation link sent | |
| October 8 | Presentations due | |
| October 10 | Papers due | |
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Registration for the 2019 conference is closed.
Workshop Information
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Program
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Venue and Accommodation Information
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Other Useful Info
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Participant List
See who participated in the 2019 conference.
Guidelines
Full Papers
The submission of a full paper is strongly encouraged. Submit your paper by October 10. A link will be sent by October 1. Papers should be between 5,000-12,000 words, including references. No specific format or style is required.
Oral, Lightning, and Pre-Organized Sessions
Access the presentation guidelines HERE. The submission of your presentation slides (oral, lightning, and pre-organized sessions) is REQUIRED. Submit your presentation by October 8. A link will be sent by October 1.
Special Issues
Access the special issues guidelines HERE.
Posters
Access the poster guidelines HERE.
Registration Pricing
| Registration Type | Admission Item | Earlybird | Regular | Observer Extended | Late |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1-June 15 | June 16-July 31 | Aug 1-Sept 30 | Oct 1-Oct 11 | ||
| Non-UM | Observer | $350 | $400 | $400 | $500 |
| Non-UM | Presenter (oral presentation, lightning, workshop facilitator) |
$375 | $425 | X | X |
| Non-UM | Postdoc Observer | $250 | $350 | $350 | X |
| Non-UM | Postdoc presenter (oral presentation, lightning, workshop facilitator) |
$325 | $375 | X | X |
| Non-UM | Grad Student Observer | $200 | $250 | $250 | X |
| Non-UM | Grad student presenter (oral presentation, lightning, workshop facilitator) |
$250 | $300 | X | X |
| Non-UM | Undergrad Observer | $150 | $150 | $150 | X |
| Non-UM | Undergrad student presenter (oral presentation, lightning) |
$150 | $150 | X | X |
| Non-UM | Undergrad Student Poster | $0 | $0 | X | X |
| Non-UM | Poster (Regular, Postdoc, Grad student) | $150 | $150 | X | X |
| UM Affiliated | Observer | $200 | $250 | $250 | $500 |
| UM Affiliated | Presenter (oral presentation, lightning, workshop facilitator) |
$200 | $250 | X | X |
| UM Affiliated | Postdoc Observer | $150 | $200 | $200 | X |
| UM Affiliated | Postdoc presenter (oral presentation, lightning, workshop facilitator) |
$150 | $200 | X | X |
| UM Affiliated | Grad Student Observer | $150 | $150 | $150 | X |
| UM Affiliated | Grad student presenter (oral presentation, lightning, workshop facilitator) |
$150 | $150 | X | X |
| UM Affiliated | Undergraduate Observer | $150 | $150 | $150 | X |
| UM Affiliated | Undergrad student presenter (oral presentation, lightning, poster) |
$150 | $150 | X | X |
| UM Affiliated | Undergrad Student Poster | $0 | $0 | X | X |
| UM Affiliated | Poster (Regular, Postdoc, Grad student) | $150 | $150 | X | X |
| All | Welcome Reception | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE |
| All | Workshops | $30 | $30 | $30 | $30 |
| All | Dinner - Group Session Oct 12th |
$30 | $30 | $30 | x |
| All | Partner dinner ticket (not attending conference) |
$60 | $60 | $60 | X |
| All | Partner reception ticket (not attending conference) |
$30 | $30 | $30 | X |
Cancellation/Refund Policy: A registration refund fee of $100 and a workshop registration fee of $25 will be accessed for cancellations on or up to September 2nd. There will be no refunds for conference or workshop cancellations after September 2nd.
World Development Editorial Advisory Board
Sabina Alkire, University of Oxford
Kojo Amanor, University of Ghana
Christopher B. Barrett, Cornell University
Michael Bratton, Michigan State University
Axel Dreher, Heidelberg University
Jean Dreze, Ranchi University
Christelle Dumas, Université de Fribourg
Eliana La Ferrara, Università Bocconi
Ana María Ibanez, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
Pamela Jagger, University of Michigan
Stephan Klasen, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
Melissa Leach, University of Sussex
Christian Lund, University of Copenhagen
Katharina Michaelowa, Universität Zürich
Sophie Mitra, Fordham University
Jonathan Morduch, NYU Wagner
David Mosse, University of London
Susan Parker, University of Maryland
Daniel Posner, University of California at Los Angeles
Agnes Quisumbing, IFPRI
Vijayendra Rao, World Bank
Martin Ravallion, Georgetown University
Helle Munk Ravnborg, University of Copenhagen
Mireille Razafindrakoto, Institut de Recherche pour le Développement
Karen Seto, Yale University
Sheona Shackleton, University of Cape Town
Rainer Thiele, The Kiel Institute for the World Economy
Thierry Verdier, Paris School of Economics
Jackline Wahba, University of Southampton
Leonard Wantchekon, Princeton University
Matthew S. Winters, University of Illinois
World Development Associate Editors
Anthony Bebbington, Clark University, Melbourne University
Catherine Boone, London School of Economics
Michael Clemens, Center for Global Development
Jean-Philippe Platteau, Université de Namur