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
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| 11:01am-11:10am | Introduction of Keynote Speaker
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| 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
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| 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
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| 03:01pm-05:00pm | OPEN FORUM |
| 07:00pm-09:00pm | (Dinner and Socials)
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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
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| 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 | |
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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 |