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Conference Report
Jointly organised by
- The Changing Family Cluster, Asia Research Institute (ARI), NUS
- Ministry of Community Development, Youth, and Sports (MCYS), Family Research Network
- Department of Sociology, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, NUS
- Department of Social Work, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, NUS
- Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS
- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health (EPH), Yong Loo Lin School Of Medicine, NUS
Guest-of-Honor
Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan
Minister For Community Development, Youth and Sports
Welcome Remarks
Prof. Tan Chorh Chuan
President, National University of Singapore
Keynote Speakers
Addressing the Economic Crisis on Communities and Families in Asia Pacific: Towards a More Inclusive and Resilient Development
Dr. Noeleen Heyzer
Under-Secretary-General, United Nations and Executive Secretary, Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), Bangkok
The Long Reach of Early Childhood Poverty
Prof. Greg Duncan
Distinguished Professor, University of California at Irvine, Department of Education
The Aftermath of the Tsunami: Evidence from Indonesia
Prof. Elizabeth Frankenberg
Duke University, Public Policy Studies and Sociology
Conditional Cash Transfers (CCTS): A Child Policy Strategy in Asia
Prof. Sheila Kamerman
Compton Foundation Centennial Professor for the Prevention of Child and Youth Problems, Columbia University, School of Social Work
The Impact of Economic Crisis on Children in East Asia and the Pacific: A UNICEF Perspective (2009-2010)
Dr. Festo Kavishe
Social Policy and Economic Analysis, UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office, Thailand
The changing demographic landscape, globalization, natural disasters, financial crises, and the revamping of social safety nets in many Asian countries in the past few decades have subjected countless people to economic stress. Job and income loss, volatile gasoline and food prices, and growing residential insecurity top the list of sources of family economic stress in recent years. The ability of families and governments to adapt to changes in the economy has long lasting implications for human capital development, intergenerational mobility and future economic growth of a society. This conference provides a forum for researchers, policy makers, and practioners to share findings about the consequences of economic stress, adaptation behaviour, and the policy implications for human capital development and family well-being in Asia.
Main topics include how economic stress relates to:
SOCIAL SAFETY NETS
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH
VULNERABILITY AND RESILIENCY
SOCIAL SUPPORT NETWORK
CHILDREN AND YOUTHS WELL-BEING
GENDER, PARENTHOOD AND FAMILY RELATIONS
NATURAL DISASTERS
MIGRATION
PROGRAM & ABSTRACTS
Click here for the Tentative Program and Abstract & Bios
Please visit our website periodically for more updates.
REGISTRATION
Standard SGD 100
NUS Staff / Student * SGD 50
The fee is inclusive of the conference kit, abstract booklet, lunch & refreshments.
Applicants should send in their bank drafts or cheques made payable to the "National University of Singapore", together with a completed registration form to the conference secretariat.
*Students are required to attach a copy of their current student card or any other form of student identification.
Please click here for the Registration Form.
The closing date for registration is 27 May 2010.
FOR OVERSEAS PARTICIPANTS
Accommodation
Overseas participants are able to enjoy the corporate rate of SGD 160 nett per night (inclusive of one daily breakfast). Transfers to the conference venue will also be arranged.
Please download the Hotel Reservation Form and send the completed form with all details directly to the hotel, citing the conference name. See hotel details below:
Ms. Lynn Chan
Assistant Director of Sales
Holiday Inn Atrium Singapore
317 Outram Road, Singapore 169075
Tel: (65) 6733 0188
DID: (65) 6371 7175
Fax: (65) 6734 3968
Email: lynn.chan@hiatrium.com
CONTACT DETAILS
Conference Convenors
Prof. W. Jean Yeung (ariywj@nus.edu.sg)
Asia Research Institute and Department of Sociology, NUS
Assoc. Prof. Angelique Chan (socchana@nus.edu.sg)
Department of Sociology and Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School
Prof. Gavin W. Jones (arigwj@nus.edu.sg)
Asia Research Institute and Department of Sociology, NUS
Dr. Yap Mui Teng (sppymt@nus.edu.sg)
Institute of Policy Studies, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS
Secretariat
Ms. Valerie Yeo
Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore
#10-01 Tower Block,469A Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 259770
Email: valerie.yeo@nus.edu.sg
Tel: (65) 6516 5279
Fax: (65) 6779 1428
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Mdm YEO Ee Lin Valerie, Prof YEUNG Wei-Jun Jean
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