XIIIth RRSA International Conference
Spatial Planning, Territorial Cohesion and Cooperation in South-East Europe
4-6 November 2021 │ Online

Given the pandemic uncertainties, the Romanian Regional Science Association will organise its XIIIth International Conference online, on 4-6 November, with the central topic of “Spatial Planning, Territorial Cohesion and Cooperation in South-East Europe“. On this occasion the 20th anniversary of the Romanian RSA will be celebrated as well.

Keynote speakers

The following keynote speakers have accepted the invitation:

Corina Cretu, Romania – EP Member, Former European Commissioner for Regional Policy

Eduardo Haddad, Brazil – University of Sao Paulo, President of the Regional Science Association International

Peter Nijkamp, The Netherlands – Free University of Amsterdam, Past President of the European Regional Science Association and the Regional Science Association International

André Torre, France – University Paris-Saclay and INRAE, President of the European Regional Science Association

Also, the representatives of the ERSA sections from South-East Europe have confirmed the participation in a plenary round table dedicated to the main topic of the conference:

Tuzin Baycan – Turkish Section; Vinko Mustra – Croatian Section; Yannis Psycharis – Greek Section; Kosyo Stoychev – Bulgarian Section; Daniela Constantin – Romanian Section.

Chair of the Plenary Roundtable: Rosella Nicolini, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain, ERSA Secretary

Plenary Round Table

Organized by RRSA in cooperation with ERSA Sections from South – East Europe

Chaired by:

Rosella Nicolini, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain, ERSA Secretary

Participants:

Bulgarian Section: Kosyo Stoychev

Croatian Section: Vinko Mustra

Greek Section: Yannis Psycharis

Romanian Section: Daniela Constantin

Turkish Section: Tuzin Baycan

Main topics:

  • Recent trends in spatial development
  • Spatial planning and territorial cohesion
  • Endogenous growth and territorial capital
  • Migration, employment and labour markets
  • Clusters, networks and regional smart specialization
  • SMEs, entrepreneurship and regional competitiveness
  • Tourism, cultural industries and regional development
  • Smart, sustainable and resilient cities
  • Innovation, technological transformation and green transition
  • Urban-rural linkages
  • Multi-level governance and citizen participation
  • Territorial cooperation – drivers and challenges
  • Institutions, investments and regional policy
CALL FOR PAPERS

The abstract must not exceed 400 words (including keywords and JEL Classification). It should be sent by email at: romanian_rsa@yahoo.com, specifying in the email’s subject Abstract RRSA 2021.

Those interested in having their paper published should submit the full paper at romanian_rsa@yahoo.com, specifying in the email’s subject Full paper RRSA 2021. The paper (5000-8000 words) may be published after peer-review in one of the following journals:

  • Romanian Journal of Regional Science (http://www.rjrs.ase.ro/)
  • Contemporary Economy (http://www.revec.ro/english.html)
  • – The USV Annals in Economics and Public Administration (http://www.annals.seap.usv.ro)
  • Journal of Academic Research in Economics (http://www.jare-sh.com)

Maximum two papers per participant are accepted.

Registration fee – Euros or the equivalent in lei (for Romanian participants)

 

  From 4.10.2021 to 22.10.2021
Registration fee for participants

– ARSR members

– non-members

  

EUR 50

EUR 60
Registration fee for young participants (up to 35 years of age)

– ARSR members

– non-members

  

 

EUR 30

EUR 40

 

Bank account:

Account holder: ASOCIATIA ROMÂNĂ DE ȘTIINȚE REGIONALE

IBAN: RO66RNCB0072049702590001

Bank details: BCR – Sucursala sector 1, Calea Victoriei 155

Reference field: RRSA Conference 2021 and Name of Participant.

Please do not forget to send us by email the proof of your payment, at cristescuamalia@gmail.com and cpantelica@yahoo.co.uk

Important deadlines:

Abstract submission – 19 September 2021

The confirmation of abstract acceptance– 3 October 2021

Full paper submission – 31 October 2021

The payment of registration fee – 22 October 2021

Posted conference programme & Zoom links – 1 November 2021

Contact persons:

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