Following upon the inaugural event of December 2002, this second Urban Research Symposium on “Urban Development for Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction” took a long-term, dynamic perspective of urban development as it relates to poverty within urban areas, as well as contributes to economic growth and poverty reduction at the sub-national or national level.  The objectives of the Symposium were:  i) to explore recent and ongoing urban research with policy and operational relevance to economic growth and poverty reduction in developing and transition economies, ii) to devise a well-focused urban research agenda to guide future collaborative efforts in this area, and iii) to continue to foster networking and partnerships among international researchers working on problems of urban poverty.

A Call for Papers was announced and abstract submissions were due June 30, 2003.  Submissions were based on the extent to which they focused on the implications of urban development for poverty reduction and economic growth, their application to developing and/or transition economies, and their relevance to policy and program instruments.

For more information on the background, topics and themes of the symposium,  see the Concept Note.

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