IGAE Event

Call for Papers

The International Conference on Slums, Informal Settlements, and Public Policy invites researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and practitioners to submit original and high-quality research contributions. The conference aims to provide a global platform for knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaboration across diverse research domains.

This conference focuses on emerging trends, practical challenges, and cutting-edge advancements in areas such as Urban Studies, Poverty, Public Policy encouraging interdisciplinary research and innovative approaches to solving real-world problems.

Authors are invited to submit papers addressing, but not limited to, the following areas:

Policy frameworks for slum improvement ›

Access to basic services in slums ›

Community-led development in informal settlements ›

Housing rights and slum dwellers ›

Impact of urbanization on slums ›

Health challenges in informal settlements ›

Economic opportunities in slum areas ›

Social cohesion in slum communities ›

Role of NGOs in slum advocacy ›

Public safety in informal settlements ›

Education access for slum residents ›

Environmental sustainability in slums ›

Crisis management in slum contexts ›

Youth engagement in slum development ›

Cultural heritage in informal settlements ›

Digital inclusion in slum areas ›

Innovative solutions for slum challenges ›

Future of urban policy for slums ›

Participatory governance in informal settlements ›

Impact of climate change on slums ›

The conference welcomes theoretical, empirical, and applied research contributions that address real-world challenges and propose innovative solutions. All submitted papers will undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure originality, technical quality, and relevance to the conference themes.

Accepted papers will be presented at the conference and considered for publication in reputed journals and conference proceedings.

Conference Registration

Accepted authors must register for the conference to present their work.
Early registration allows you to take advantage of discounted fees.
Check the registration page for more details.

Publication Opportunities

Selected papers will be published in the IGAE Conference Proceedings or other journals affiliated with IGAE. Authors whose papers are accepted for publication will be notified in advance.

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