1st International Conference on Poverty Alleviation and Sustainable Development

1st International Conference on Poverty Alleviation and Sustainable Development

 

1st INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON POVERTY ALLEVIATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
THEME: “ What do we know? What should we do?”
August 14-16, 2018
SSU Gymnasium & Convention Center

CALL FOR PAPERS

Following the success of the 2017 National Conference on Poverty and Sustainable Development, Samar State University (SSU) in collaboration with Samar Provincial Government, City Government of Catbalogan, Northwest Samar State University (NWSSU), University of Eastern Philippines (UEP), and Eastern Samar State University, will be conducting its 1st International Conference on Poverty Alleviation and Sustainable Development on August 14-16, 2018, at SSU Gymnasium and Convention Center.

The said event puts emphasis on the alleviation of poverty and attainment of sustainable development through scientific researches and development strategies, and collaboration amongst different stakeholders in the economy, who have the direct capacity to respond to the challenges brought about by poverty.
The following are the conference tracks. Authors encouraged to participate in either oral or poster presentation.

• Agricultural Practices & Technological Advances
• Sustainable Eco-Tourism & Sufficiency Economics
• Geography, Environment and Resources
• Peace and Order & Poverty Eradication Success Stories

Deadline for abstract submission is on June 30, 2018 to ipovcon@ssu.edu.ph. Notification of the accepted papers is on or before July 15, 2018.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

Deadline of Abstract Submission: June 30, 2018
Notification of Abstract Acceptance: July 15, 2018

REGISTRATION FEES:

Academe Participants (local) – Php 4,000.00
Academe Paticipants (Intl) US$ 200.00
LGU Participants – Php 3,000.00

Inclusions are 4 snacks and 2 lunches, conference kit, certificate, and program/congress proceedings.

Hotel accommodation and local tours are not included but may be arranged upon the request of the participants. List of hotels/pension houses is available at ipovcon.ssu.edu.ph

PAYMENT DETAILS:

Payments may be made on-site or may be deposit to:

ACCOUNT NAME:
SSU-RESEARCH PROJECT FUNDS
ACCOUNT NO.:
0602-1144-49
BRANCH:
LANDBANK-CATBALOGAN
TIN NO. OF SSU:
000-563-645-000

Note: Scanned or photocopy of deposit slip should be sent to ipovcon@ssu.edu.ph on or before August 7, 2018.

CONTACT DETAILS:

Website: ipovcon.ssu.edu.ph
Email: ipovcon@ssu.edu.ph
Landline: (055) 2512139
Fax: (055) 5438394

 

PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES

Day 1:  August 14, 2018

08:00am-10:00am Registration

 

 

10:01am-11:00am Inauguration Session

 

 

Opening Program

Prayer

National Anthem

 

Welcome Talk

Hon. Sharee Ann Tan-Delos Santos

Governor, Province of Samar

 

     Hon. Stephany Uy-Tan

Mayor, Catbalogan City, Samar

 

     Dr. Marilyn D. Cardoso

President, Samar State University

 

Presentation of Participants

 

Presentation of Conference Objectives

Dr. Sherrie Ann Cananua-Labid

iPOVCON Convener

 

11:01am-11:10am Introduction of Keynote Speaker

 

 

11:11am-12:00pm Keynote Talk

 

 

Poverty:  What do we know?  What should we do?

 

Dr. Andrew Parker

Senior Economist/Adviser, UNDP

 

Awarding of Certificate of Appreciation

 

12:01pm-01:00pm Lunch Break

 

 

01:01pm-01:10pm Introduction of Plenary Speaker

 

 

01:11pm-02:00pm The Role of Development Studies in Alleviating Poverty and Attaining Sustainable Development

 

 

Celia M. Reyes, Ph.D.

President, Philippine Institute for Development Studies

 

Awarding of Certificate of Appreciation

 

02:01pm-02:10pm Introduction of Plenary Speaker

 

 

02:11pm-03:00pm

 

 

 

Plenary Talk

 

 

Alleviating Poverty and Attaining Sustainable Development Through Presidential Federalism Approach

 

Senator Aquilino “Koko”Pimentel III

Senate President, Republic of the Philippines

 

Awarding of Certificate of Appreciation

 

03:01pm-05:00pm OPEN FORUM

 

 

07:00pm-09:00pm (Dinner and Socials)

 

 

 

Day 2: August 15, 2018

08:00am-08:30am

 

 

Synthesis of Day 1
08:31am-08:40am

 

 

08:41am-09:30am

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

09:31am-09:45pm

 

09:46am-05:00pm

Introduction of Keynote Speaker

 

 

Keynote Talk

 

Ecotourism for Poverty Alleviation and Environmental Protection                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

 

PROF. ALBERT TEO CHIN KION

Managing Director, Global Ecotourism Network

 

Awarding of Certificate of Appreciation

 

Coffee Break

 

SPLIT SESSION

 

 

ACADEMIC GROUP

 

 

09:46am-10:00am

 

 

10:01pm-12:00pm

 

Presentation of the Mechanics of the Contest

 

 

Paper Presentation (parallel session)

12:01pm-01:00pm Lunch Break

 

 

01:01pm-05:00pm

 

 

Continuation of Paper Presentation (parallel session)
06:00pm-08:00pm Closing Ceremonies and Awarding of Certificate of Recognition and Prizes to the Winners

 

 

LGU GROUP
 

 

09:46am-10:00am

 

 

 

 

 

10:01am-11:30am

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11:31am-11:45am

 

11:46am-01:00pm

 

01:01pm-01:10pm

 

01:11pm-01:25pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

01:26pm-01:35pm

 

 

Introduction and Rationale for Samar Island Development Plan Initiatives

 

 

 

 

Talk of Commitment

 

Hon. Conrado B. Nicart Jr

Governor, Province of Eastern Samar

 

Hon. Jose L. Ong, Jr

Governor, Province of Northern Samar

 

Hon. Sharee Ann Tan-Delos Santos

Governor, Province of Samar

 

 

Signing of MOA for Samar Island Development Plan (SIDP)

 

Lunch Break

 

Introduction of Speakers for Knowledge Café

 

The Role of Good Governance in Alleviating Poverty and Attaining Sustainable Development

 

HON. LEONARDO M. JAVIER JR.

Municipal Mayor

Javier, Leyte

 

Awarding of Certificate of Appreciation

 

Introduction of Speakers for Knowledge Café

 

01:36am-01:50pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

01:51pm-02:00pm

 

02:01pm-02:15pm

 

 

 

 

Responsible Ecotourism for Poverty Alleviation and Sustainable Development

 

 

HON. RAMON C. OÑATE

Municipal Mayor

Palompon, Leyte

 

Awarding of Certificate of Appreciation

 

Introduction of Speakers for Knowledge Café

 

Alleviating Poverty through Human Capital Development and Inclusive Growth

 

HON. ALBERT S. GARCIA

Governor

Province of Bataan

 

Awarding of Certificate of Appreciation

 

02:16pm-05:00pm Knowledge Café (Sharing of Best Practices)
   
   

     Day 3 August 16, 2018

08:00am-05:00pm  Optional Tour

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