Economic Stress, Human Capital, and Families in Asia, 3-4 June 2010, National University of Singapore

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Conference Announcement

Economic Stress, Human Capital, and Families in Asia

3-4 June 2010

Shaw Foundation Alumni House, National University of Singapore

The changing demographic landscape, globalization, natural disasters, financial crises, and the revamping of social safety nets in many Asian countries in the past few decades have subjected countless people to economic stress. Job and income loss, volatile gasoline and food prices, and growing residential insecurity top the list of sources of family economic stress in recent years. The ability of families and governments to adapt to changes in the economy has long lasting implications for human capital development, inter-generational mobility and future economic growth of a society. This conference provides a forum for researchers, policy makers, and practitioners to share findings about the consequences of economic stress, adaptation behavior, and the policy implications for human capital development and family well-being in Asia.

Keynote Speakers: Dr. Noleen Heyzer, Under-Secretary-General, United Nations and Executive Secretary, Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), Bangkok Prof. Greg Duncan, Distinguished Professor, University of California at Irvine, Department of Education Prof. Elizabeth Frankenberg, Duke University, Public Policy Studies and Sociology Prof. Sheila Kamerman, Compton Foundation Centennial Professor for the Prevention of Child and Youth Problems, Columbia University, School of Social Work Mr. Samman J. Thapa, Social Policy and Economic Analysis, UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office, Thailand

Website: http://www.ari.nus.edu.sg/conf2010/families-in-asia.htm