Urban and Rural Wellbeing, First Nations Economies and Global Value Chains for Regional Sustainability RSA Australasia Conference 2019<https://www.regionalstudies.org/events/urban-and-rural-wellbeing-first-nations-economies-and-global-value-chains-for-regional-sustainability/> 11th – 13th February 2019, Ngāi Tahu Research Centre, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand
Abstract submission and Early Bird Registration deadline<https://members.regionalstudies.org/lounge/Meetings/Meeting?ID=204> Extended until 31st October 2018 To join the conversation follow us on Twitter @regstud <https://twitter.com/regstud> and use #RSAChristchurch Dear Colleagues, I am writing to let you know the abstract submission and early bird registration deadline for the RSA Australasia Conference has been extended until 31st October 2018. Please see below for the call for abstracts. New Zealand and Australia occupy a distinctive position in global location, offering opportunities for unique contributions to understanding of regional economies and their dynamics. As proponents of Southern Theory have argued ours is a history of legacies from colonialism, with enduring impacts on the nature and functioning of regions and economies. The centrality of land-use choices and connections to global markets in shaping the economies of Australasia have impacted on the experiences of First Nations peoples and have challenged capacities for innovation and the forging of new regional futures in a post-industrial world. These realities are pressing as New Zealand and Australia become more tightly embedded in global supply networks and value chains than ever before. Asian investment is reconfiguring national and regional economies, disrupting long-established relationships with Europe and North America. International students are a central feature of the tertiary education sector in Australia and New Zealand, influencing new investment in our cities. As members of a Trans Pacific Partnership that does not include the US, both nations may see new forms of development that create opportunities and risks for First Nations economies and for regional economies as new markets for land-based products and resources emerge. The RSA’s Third Australasia conference will address these issues in keynote addresses <https://www.regionalstudies.org/sessions/2019-australasia-plenary/> and special sessions<https://www.regionalstudies.org/sessions/special-sessions-2019-australasia-conference/>. The conference also encourages presentation of research on any of the following major themes. Enabling regional development: policy, strategies and practice Innovation and entrepreneurship in regional economies Smart specialisation and place-based development Infrastructure investment and regional productivity Smart cities and city deals Urban development and the emerging roles of peri-urban places New urban and regional theories, paradigms and perspectives Mega urban regions, pan-regional approaches and alternative regionalisms Governance, failures of governance and the leadership of cities and regions Regional livelihoods and global agri-food value chains First Nations economies: environmental stewardship and economic wellbeing First Nations economies: mining and the resource economy Spatial justice and inclusive growth Special Economic Zones and spaces of exception Regional autonomy, decentralisation and intergovernmental relations Local government and regional wellbeing Industrial policy and strategy, clusters and business incubators Tourism development, technological disruption and emerging markets in Asia Climate change, sustainability and resilience at the local and regional level Innovation in analytical methods and big data New approaches to measuring the impacts of local economic development New perspectives on spatial planning in emerging and established economies EU policy and its implications for other economies US economic development – trends and opportunities Implications of the Belt and Road Initiative and the reshaping of trade and political alliances Early career development in regional studies and regional science: which strategies, what impact? Who should participate? Policy makers and government officials; Elected and professional representatives from local governments; Regional development practitioners; Think tank researchers; Consultants and interested individuals; and, Academics and research students. We look forward to seeing you in Christchurch. Best wishes, Lesa Reynolds Project Manager – Events & Conferences Click HERE<http://eepurl.com/dvKFqz> to continue receiving information about the Regional Studies Association, event and grant alerts now that GDPR has taken effect. Regional Studies Association<http://www.regionalstudies.org/> Sussex Innovation Centre |Falmer, Brighton BN1 9SB|United Kingdom Direct tel: +44(0)1273-669 017|mobile: +44(0)7917 798600 Company No 4116288|Charity No 1084165
