NLSIU is organizing the International Conference under the aegis of the Project – Aatma Nirbhar Bharat granted to CEERA by the Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi.
About NLSIU
The National Law School of India University is a public law school and a National Law University located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
About CEERA
The Centre for Environmental Law, Education, Research and Advocacy (CEERA), established in 1997 is a benefactor of the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF & CC), Government of Karnataka, the Bar, and the Bench in India and abroad.
About the Conference
The world is re-evaluating globalisation in international politics, trade, and the environment. From an open and liberal policy of globalisation and trade across national frontiers, many countries, across the globe, are now looking to strengthen their self-reliance, and reduce external dependencies, especially in strategic and security-related sectors.
The ability of countries to plan, finance and implement solutions to solve their respective development challenges to meet sovereign and national interests is the key point of deliberation of this conference.
The shift towards self-reliance has been necessitated due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, Russo Ukrainian war and the changes in the geopolitical scenario in Europe and Asia, especially the aggressive approach adopted by China.
Liberalisation of the world economy and free trade has been pushed as a model of economic development ever since the establishment of the World Trade Organisation. However, owing to its failure to deliver the expected results, nations across the globe are moving from a general market-driven global integration to specific strategic trade and investment policy.
Nations are increasingly looking inward in key sectors. Agriculture has often received protection so have defence and essential lifesaving medicines. Regional and strategic multilateralism has gained considerable prominence in the international arena. New alignment with BRICS, QUAD nations have forged new trade and development routes and alliances.
Dependence on foreign capital, foreign know-how and the foreign market creates several challenges. For e.g. it has now been well established and documented that dependence on foreign aid and investment to propel economic growth can not only create monumental external debt (referred to as ‘debt trap’) but can also cause countries to succumb to international interference and influence in domestic policy-making as has been observed in the case of Sri Lanka.
Thus, the need of striking a balance between international cooperation and establishing self-reliance is now being realised and accepted by nations across the globe. Self-reliance is no longer viewed as a narrow, protectionist and extremist political ideology but as a necessity for economic sustainability.
In India through the ‘Make in India’ initiative, self-reliance has become ingrained in the national spirit, and the promotion of the ideals is found in respect of essential commodities, including the medical sector, defence, oil, and energy.
Thus, the need for a robust legal system, international and national, for economic development is being developed in most countries, emphasising national interest. It is imperative to assess India’s self-reliance policy on resource mobilization, growth, employment, and human mobility across the world.
However, the goal of self-reliance has to be achieved carefully and should not be viewed from a narrow protectionist perspective. This can turn self-reliance into self-injury resulting in self-isolation and may turn the world order inward. The benefits of global integration achieved through globalisation have to be given due respect and consideration while undertaking any drastic and comprehensive policy changes.
India with its strong public sector enterprises growing in confidence may be seen to have a distinct advantage. Self-reliance has seen nations impose high tariffs and anti-dumping measures to protect the manufacturing sector.
Eligibility
- Representatives of Government and Regulatory Bodies.
- Lawyers, Legal Professionals, Consultants, and Practitioners.
- Academicians, Students, and Research Scholars from the disciplines of Law, Finance, Business Management, Commerce, and Public Policy.
- Members of Research Institutes, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs).
- Representatives from Companies or other Institutions.
Themes
- Promotion of Self-Reliance and International Trade:
- Constitutional Principles, Rule of Law, and Cooperative federalism on
- AatmaNirbhar Bharat.
- Offset Clauses and the future of International contractual negotiations.
- Promotion of indigenous businesses and conflicts to International Trade Law and Policy.
- Foreign Direct Investment in India – limitations, the extent of restrictions and improvements.
- Intellectual Property Rights, Innovation and International Trade: Comparative competition policies.
- Protective Measures for Ease of Doing Business:
- Protection of indigenous business: A comparative analysis between BRICS and QUAD nations.
- Protective measures for indigenous businesses and conflicts to International Trade Law and Policy.
- Protecting and Promoting Indian Start-Ups: Towards achieving Make in India.
- Challenges faced by micro, small and medium enterprises- Protective measures in light of International trade law.
- Standardisation of Trade Law & Policy:
- Labour and employment welfare regulations: Efficacy, Impediments, and solutions in easing business environment in India.
- Policy on AatmaNirbhar Bharat and implications to International Trade Law and Policy.
- Ease of doing business vis-a-vis ease of adjudication of business disputes.
- Labour and employment welfare regulations: Efficacy, Impediments, and solutions in easing business environment in India.
- Policy on AatmaNirbhar Bharat and implications to International Trade Law and Policy.
- Ease of doing business vis-a-vis ease of adjudication of business disputes.
Submission Guidelines
- Participants may register for the conference as Delegates or Presenters.
- Abstracts of not more than 500 words (excluding keywords), on the above-mentioned themes, are invited, and submitted as Word (.doc/.docx) documents, with a cover letter containing the name, e-mail id, and designation of the author(s).
- All abstracts shall contain between 4-5 keywords.
- There shall be a maximum of only two Authors for each Article/ Essay, and all participants are permitted to enjoin as co-author to a maximum of one Article/ Essay only.
- Potential contributors are required to adhere to a uniform mode of citation (21st edition of The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation).
Submission Categories
- Essays: 2000 – 4000 words (exclusive of footnotes)
- Articles: 3000 – 6000 words (exclusive of footnotes)
How to Register?
Interested candidates must fill out the form available towards the end of this post to register for the Conference.
Registration Fees
- Observer Participant: INR 3,000/- (Rupees Three Thousand only)
- Single Author: INR 3,000/- (Rupees Three Thousand only)
- Two/Co-Authors: INR 6,000/- (Rupees Six Thousand only)
How to Submit?
All abstracts are to be sent via e-mail to anuja.shah[at]nls.ac.in with the subject line “Two-day ICSSR Conference”
Prizes
The best papers will be awarded a cash prize of INR 10,000/-
Mode
Hybrid mode (Offline and online)
Venue
Training Centre, National Law School of India University, Bangalore.
Important Dates
- Last date for submission of Abstract: November 30, 2022
- Last date to complete registration and make final payment: December 05, 2022
- Submission of full-length Essays/Articles: January 31, 2023
Contact Information
In case of any queries, please contact anuja.shah[at]nls.ac.in.
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