Call for papers/Appels de communications: Rural and Remote Resilience: Making the Priorities Possible, 2012 International Rural Network Forum

Source: International Rural Network.
24 - 28 September 2012 Whyalla and Upper Spencer Gulf, AUSTRALIA. Building on an initial gathering in Townsville, Australia, and on four previous conferences, the 2012 IRN World Forum in the Upper Spencer Gulf will bring together practitioners, policy makers and scholars with an interest in regional, rural and remote communities across the world.

IRN gatherings emphasise the sharing of practical experience and the value of local knowledge in addressing local challenges. This is especially important in the areas of community and economic development, health, education, culture and environment.

The theme of IRN 2012 is Rural and Remote Resilience: Making the Priorities Possible. A key aim of IRN 2012 is to attract presentations which join together community groups and practitioners with researchers / academics and or policy makers / industry. IRN 2012 will pay particular attention to the policy and governance challenges related to the differences between regional, rural and remote communities.

Submission deadline is 29 February 2012.

Read full call for more information & submission guidelines.

WWW: www.international-rural-network.org