AAPA 2023 Annual Conference – Call for Papers

Topic:

Future Role and Shape of Government and Public Governance in the Era of Anthropocene: Call for New Research Agenda

Overview:

"Anthropocene" signifies a momentous juncture in the annals of humanity, marked by unparalleled transformations in our environment and society. The imperative of proficient governance becomes paramount in tackling the intricate and interconnected environmental, social, and economic preicaments stemming from this epoch. This call seeks to unite scholars and researchers, fostering an examination of vital inquiries, areas of limited understanding, and prospects for forthcoming research concerning the convergence of governance and the challenges presented by “Anthropocene."
We strongly encourage submissions that scrutinize the intersections among governance, policy, and the Anthropocene, embracing diverse perspectives such as, but not restricted to:

1. Institutional responses to the Anthropocene: from International to local
2. Policy frameworks for sustainability and resilience
3. Adaptive governance in the face of rapid environmental change
4. Stakeholder engagement and participatory decision-making
5. Ethics and justice issues in the Anthropocene and Policy
6. Policy innovation and transformative governance approaches
7. Public administration education and training in the era of Anthropocene

We welcome theoretical, empirical, and methodological papers that contribute to shaping a comprehensive research agenda on public administration and the" Anthropocene" in Asia.

Deadlines for Abstracts and Full Papers:

Abstracts (no more than 500 words in English) for all papers should be sent as an email attachment to aapa2023tokyo@gmail.com, no later than August 15th, 2023. Abstracts should not be more than one-page long, single-spaced, but all should include the following information: (1) author(s) name, title or position, institutional affiliation, and official address; (2) contact details (email and work phone) of the corresponding author (s); (3) presentation paper title and its sub-theme category; and (4) the presentation paper abstract (no more than 500 words in English).

After undergoing an anonymous review process, an official acceptance letter will be sent to the authors whose abstracts have been accepted no later than September 15th, 2023.

Important Dates:

• Abstract Submission Due Date: August 15th, 2023
• Authors Notification: (Acceptance Letter): September 15th, 2023
• Visa Support Letter Requirement Deadline: September 30th, 2023
• Online Registration Deadline: November 15th, 2023
• Full Paper Submission: November 15th, 2023
• Board of Directors Meeting: December 15th (Friday) Afternoon
• AAPA Tokyo Conference: December 16th (Saturday) and 17th (Sunday)

Registration Fee:

Every participant is required to complete online registration prior to the conference by November 15th, 2023. Participants must pay the registration fee on site at the registration counter during the conference on December 16th and 17th. The registration fee has two categories:

1. Non-students: 20,000 JPY (equivalent to approximately US$142).
2. Students: 15,000 JPY (equivalent to approximately US$107).

Please note that the registration fee includes a US$50 AAPA annual membership fee. These fees are not separable. Kindly note that payment for the registration fee must be made in Japanese Yen and in cash. Credit card or payment in other currencies will not be accepted. We kindly request you to bring the exact amount in cash with you. All participants are responsible for their own international/local airfares, accommodation, and other travel costs. In other words, travel-related costs will NOT be extended by the conference organizers or AAPA.

Venue and Hotels:

The main conference, parallel sessions, and board of directors meeting will be held at Meiji University on Surugadai (Main) Campus, in Tokyo, JAPAN. The campus is three-minute walking distance from the JR Ochanomizu station (Station Number: JC03/JB18). Committee of the conference suggest you reserve your own accommodation in one of the several hotels located nearby the conference venue. All participants are responsible for arranging the transportation from/to airport, hotel, and conference venue

Preliminary Schedule (To be confirmed):

Besides the BOD meeting, all conference sessions will be taken place on site.
Date and Time (JST)
December 15th Friday, 2023
16:30 to 18:30 BOD meeting (hybrid)

Contacts:

AAPA 2023 Tokyo Conference Local Organizing Committee
EMAIL: aapa2023tokyo@gmail.com
+81-3-3296-4213 (office)
+81-80-9983-8835 (mobile)