CALL FOR PAPERS ISLAMIC ECONOMICS CONFERENCE (iECONS 2007) http://www.usim.edu.my/iecons2007
"COMPREHENSIVE AND BALANCED DEVELOPMENT AMONG ISLAMIC COUNTRIES; COOPERATION, OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES" 17 - 19 JULY 2007 Venue: Kuala Lumpur Organizer: Faculty of Economics and Muamalat Islamic Science University of Malaysia Bandar Baru Nilai Interested individuals are invited to submit papers relating to, but not limited to the following: Economic Growth And Deveopment Of ISLAMIC Countries Micro/ Community Financing Macro Development Financing The Role Of Economics Development Insititutions In Economic Development Of Muslim Countries Intra/Inter Trading Among ISLAMIC Countries Islamic Economic Theories Practices And Development Trade Blocks, Agreement and Exchange Rate Mechanism of ISLAMIC Countries. Regulatory Issues Pertaining To Promotion Of Trade Among ISLAMIC Countries. Financial and Non-Financial Incentives to Exports and International Trade among ISLAMIC Countries. Development of Financial Systems in the ISLAMIC Countries. Regional and Global Financial Crisis and Its Impact on the ISLAMIC Countries. Natural Resources Management of the ISLAMIC Countries. Education Sector, Human Resources and Human Capital Development. Issues on Poverty and Access to Basic Needs (Health, Education, Public Transportation, Etc). Any Other Relevent Areas Of Interest In Islamic Economics Islamic Banking And Finance Of The ISLAMIC Countries The Potential Of Tourism Industry Any other relevent areas of interest in Islamic Economics INTRODUCTION The economic development of the ISLAMIC countries is important to ensure the economic stability of Islamic countries. Economics problems faced by most developing countries have to be tackled to avoid Muslim from being ignored. Currently Muslims funds were estimated at about USD300 billion and would increase up to USD1 trillion by 2013. These funds consist of deposits in banks, funds in bay'tulmal such as zakat, sadaqah and waqf. If these funds are used efficiently, they could increase the socio-economics of a country specifically and improve the economics of the ummah as overall provided it is based on the shariah principles. The seminar in Islamic Economics (iECONS) 2007 is thus another earnest effort undertaken by the Faculty of Economics and Muamalat, USIM to discuss the cooperation, opportunities and challenges in order to obtain comprehensive balance development among ISLAMIC countries. OBJECTIVES OF SEMINAR: The objectives of the seminar are: 1. As a catalyst to the economic development and social progress of Islamic countries and Muslim communities. 2. To disseminate information and opportunities for economic development of ISLAMIC countries. 3. To become a platform for exchanging ideas between experts. 4. To enhance the management ability and efficiency in developing economics of the ummah. All fees are payable in Malaysian Ringgit by cheque or bank draft payable to "Bendahari USIM". Please send this form with payment to the seminar's secretariat. Please send bank draft/cheques payable to Bendahari Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia before 15 June 2007 to ensure that your paper will be included in the proceedings. REGISTRATION FEES: Academician/government : RM 800.00 Private sector : RM 950.00 Student : RM 100.00* International : USD400.00 Virtual Presentation :USD100.00 Registration fee includes seminar admission, proceedings, seminar materials and a copy of the latest issue of the Journal of Muamalat and Islamic Finance Research (JMIFR), lunches and refreshments and one day tour. The conference participants are welcome to bring spouse and children with additional fee. Please contact the secretariat for details of the additional fee. * Fee do not include the 1 day tour. IMPORTANT DATES Abstract Due Date 15 April 2007 Full Paper Due Date 15 May 2007 Conference Date 17-18 July 2007 Tour Date 19 July 2007 Medium of language is English but a special session will be organized for Arabic language if adequate papers in Arabic are is accepted for presentation. List of highlighted events in the month of July 1. Kuala Lumpur Festival (1- July) 2. Rainforest World Music Festival 2007 (13- 15) 3. World Music Festival 2007 - Botanical Garden, Penang (20- 22) 4. Port Dickson International Triathlon (21- 22) ///// JIMedia: Memurnikan Tanggapan Umum Melalui Penyebaran Ilmu dan Maklumat ////////////////////////////////// Nota: Kandungan mel ini tidak menggambarkan pendirian rasmi Pertubuhan Jamaah Islah Malaysia (JIM) melainkan yang dinyatakan sedemikian. Berminat menjadi ahli JIM? Sila isi borang keahlian "online" di: http://www.jim.org.my/, dari seksyen "BORANG Online". 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