International Conference on

Informal Economies, Work, and Livelihoods (ICIEWL-27)

28th – 29th Jan 2027 | Lisbon, Portugal | Hybrid Mode
Proudly organized by the : Institute for Global Academic Excellence (IGAE)

Call for Papers

The International Conference on Informal Economies, Work, and Livelihoods 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 Poverty 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:

01
Informal economies and social protection
02
Impact of informal work on livelihoods
03
Policy responses to informal labor markets
04
Gender dynamics in informal economies
05
Social security for informal workers
06
Role of technology in informal economies
07
Community resilience in informal sectors
08
Impact of globalization on informal work
09
Informal economies and urban development
10
Access to finance for informal businesses
11
Health and safety in informal employment
12
Cultural perceptions of informal work
13
Social networks in informal economies
14
Innovative solutions for informal workers
15
Legal recognition of informal labor
16
Informal economies and poverty alleviation
17
Youth employment in informal sectors
18
Sustainability in informal economic practices
19
Informal economies and social inclusion
20
Research methodologies for informal economies
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.

Event Highlights
  • Keynote sessions by experienced speakers
  • Technical paper presentations across multiple topics
  • Opportunities for academic and professional networking
  • Discussions on current research developments

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