EASTERN HIMALAYA REGIONAL CONFERENCE ON “BALANCING
DEVELOPMENT, LIVELIHOODS AND
RESOURCES“
– Lessons and Prospects From EXTERNALLY-AIDED Projects
Nov 16-18, 2023
Shillong
Co-hosted by
Meghalaya Basin Management Agency
&
Martin Luther Christian University
Community Led Landscape
Management Project, MBMA
Govt of Meghalaya, Shillong
&
The World Bank
Centre for Sustainable
Development Studies (CSDS),
and Internal Quality Assurance
Cell (IQAC), Martin Luther
Christian University (MLCU)
Martin Luther Christian University (MLCU), Shillong, Meghalaya announces three-days Eastern Himalaya Regional Conference on “BALANCING DEVELOPMENT, LIVELIHOODS AND RESOURCES“– Lessons and Prospects from Externally-Aided Projects on Nov 16-18, 2023 cohosted by Meghalaya Basin Management Agency and Martin Luther Christian University (MLCU), Shillong
Conference Dates
Dates | Key events | Remarks |
16-18 Nov 2023 | Conference Technical Sessions | Technical Paper Presentations, etc. |
18 Nov 2023 | Field visit (Optional) | Sponsored by the Organizers |
NB: Check-in on 15th Nov; Check-out on 19th Nov,2023 |
Who can Participate in the Conference?
- All project staff, on deputation and/or recruited professionals, in the project Hq / PMU / PMA and the districts/block level project management offices
- All partner NGOs of the projects, past and present
- Project Management Consultants / Project Consultants
- Funding agencies
- Universities/R&D institutions working with the externally aided projects or similarly funded programmes including by government agencies but working in the same state/areas of externally-aided projects, having complementarity
Conference Timelines
Conference Milestones | Timeline |
Last date for Abstract/summary of presentation submission | 30th Aug 2023 |
Confirmation on the acceptance of abstracts/presentation | 15th Sept 2023 |
Last date for Online Registration for presenting a paper (Selected participants) | 30th Sept 2023 |
Last date for Online Registration (All participants) | 30th Sept 2023 |
Last date for submission of Full Technical Papers and PPTs to be | 16th Oct 2023 |
Guidelines for Submissions for Abstract/ Paper Presentation
- Submit Abstracts for presentation of individual / joint papers by 30th August, 2023
- Confirmation of acceptance of abstracts will be given by 15
th September, 2023 - Submit the full Technical Paper and PPTs by 16th October, 2023
Send via Email (see the section on Abstract / Paper submission in Annexure 1) - Abstracts should be between 800 to 1200 words and to be submitted in MS Word format, Times New Roman, Font size 14 for Headline/Title; 12 for Text & 11 for Tables. Abstracts less than 800 words may not be reviewed
- Abstract selection for presentation is on the basis of a double-blind peer-review process. Criteria are
- Relevance to conference thematic tracks but based on respective project designs.
- Evidence-based and methodological appropriateness
- Innovative and new in ideas, processes, presentation of results, etc.
- Significance of findings for policy or research agenda
- Clarity of contents and sequences of presentation.
- More than one abstract can be submitted for presentation / publication; however, due to space limitation only one accepted abstract can be presented by a participant under each thread or track. The abstract which are not included for presentation in the conference may be considered for poster presentation during the conference. However, decision on this regard will be taken during the assessment of the abstracts.
- Kindly note that inclusion of an accepted presentation in final conference program is conditional on timely conference registration and submission of full paper.
- Full paper writing and submission will follow the APA style and submission of full papers only in Microsoft word file.
Submission of Abstracts
All abstracts and papers are to be submitted to the following:
Organizing Secretary, EHRC-RDL 2023
Phone: +91 9436961857/ 7085719252/ 8014577390/ 6009461695
Email: cllmpdpdjude@gmail.com, ehrconference@mlcuniv.in;
Email cc: sairabell@mlcuniv.in; iadonlangtynsong@mlcuniv.in
Conference Venue,Registration Methods, Fee & Banking Instructions
Conference Venue:
VIVANTA MEGHALAYA
Police Bazar, Opposite Old Assembly
Shillong, Meghalaya – 793001
Registration Methods:
The mode of registration is online and all the participants, paper presenter, attendees are to register using the following link. Abstract submission without registration will not be accepted.
(NB: In case of difficulty in online submission of abstracts and/or Registration for participation, please contact directly the Organizing Secretary or any organizing committee member )
Payment Mode for Registration Fees:
There is no Registration Fee for participating in the conference.
Important Information
- All participants from externally funded projects will be self-financed for travel. Local hospitality (stay and food cost) in Shillong for the conference duration would be provided by the Organizers for the first author or presenter of the accepted Abstract/Paper for 4 nights (check-in on 23rd May; check-out on 27th May 2023)
- Project staff wanting to participate but not presenting any paper would have to be fully self-financed, both for travel and stay; however, the Conference Organizers will be happy to support in booking hotels locally if required
- The Organizers will provide (a) working lunch during the conference and tea & snacks; and (b) transport from hotel to conference venue & back as required
- The month of May being tourist season, booking of accommodation should be done well in advance. The Organizing Committee will provide all necessary support
Conference Secretariat / Whom to Contact for any assistance
Secretariat Address:
Co-Chairperson from MBMA
(Attn: T. Jude Xalxo)
Meghalaya Basin Management Agency
Shillong 793003
Organizing Secretary (EHRC-BDLR 2023)
(Attn: Prof. Dr. Sairabell Kurbah)
Martin Luther Christian University
Dongktieh, Block-1, Nongrah,
Shillong 793006, Meghalaya
Conference Email ID:
ehrconference@mlcuniv.in, cllmpdpdjude@gmail.com
(cc: sairabell@mlcuniv.in; xalxojude@gmail.com, iadonlangtynsong@mlcuniv.in)
Whom to contact:
Subject Matters | Contact Persons |
Abstracts / Full papers / Technical / Sponsorship matters | (a) Shri T. Jude Xalxo, Co-Chairperson Email: cllmpdpdjude@gmail.com Mobile:+919856083501 |
(b) Dr Sairabell Kurbah, Organizing Secretary Email: sairabell@mlcuniv.in Mobile:+919436961857/7085719252 | |
Hotel Booking & related matters | (a) Shri Mihin Dollo, Jt. Organizing Secretary (Logistics) Email: mihindollo@gmail.com Mobile: 8787478328 / 9436223597
|
(b) Dr. Subhasish Das Gupta, Jt. Organizing Secretary (Admin) Email: subhasishdasgupta2@gmail.com Mobile: 9436117205 / 8586886942 | |
Field visits | Shri Iadonlang Tynsong, Jt. Organizing Secretary (Field visits) Email: iadonlangtynsong@mlcuniv.in Mobile: 7085719252 |
Field visit Registration
Please send an email directly to Shri Iadonlang Tynsong, Jt. Organizing Secretary (Field visits) to register for field visit, indicating the preferred Circuit (see Annexure-I) at Email: iadonlangtynsong@mlcuniv.in; Mobile: 7085719252.
Eastern Himalaya Regional Conference on “Balancing Development,Livelihoods and Resources“
– Lessons and Prospects from Externally-Aided Projects
November 16-18,2023
Due to unavoidable circumstances, we were forced to make this difficult decision. We recognise that this change may be inconvenient for you and sincerely apologise.
New dates will be announced shortly.
Meghalaya Basin Management Agency
& Martin Luther Christian University
Community Led Landscape
Management Project, MBMA
Govt of Meghalaya, Shillong
&
The World Bank
Centre for Sustainable
Development Studies (CSDS),
and Internal Quality Assurance
Cell (IQAC), Martin Luther
Christian University (MLCU)
Martin Luther Christian University (MLCU), Shillong, Meghalaya announces three-days Eastern Himalaya Regional Conference on “BALANCING DEVELOPMENT, LIVELIHOODS AND RESOURCES“– Lessons and Prospects from Externally-Aided Projects on Nov 16-18, 2023 cohosted by Meghalaya Basin Management Agency and Martin Luther Christian University (MLCU), Shillong
Conference Dates
Dates |
Key events |
Remarks |
16-18 Nov 2023 |
Conference Technical Sessions |
Technical Paper Presentations, etc. |
18 Nov 2023 |
Field visit (Optional) |
Sponsored by the Organizers |
NB: Check-in on 15th Nov; Check-out on 19th Nov,2023 |
Who can Participate in the Conference?
- All project staff, on deputation and/or recruited professionals, in the project Hq / PMU / PMA and the districts/block level project management offices
- All partner NGOs of the projects, past and present
- Project Management Consultants / Project Consultants
- Funding agencies
- Universities/R&D institutions working with the externally aided projects or similarly funded programmes including by government agencies but working in the same state/areas of externally-aided projects, having complementarity
Conference Timelines
Conference Milestones |
Timeline |
Last date for Abstract/summary of presentation submission |
30th Aug 2023 |
Confirmation on the acceptance of abstracts/presentation |
15th Sept 2023 |
Last date for Online Registration for presenting a paper (Selected participants) |
30th Sept 2023 |
Last date for Online Registration (All participants) |
30th Sept 2023 |
Last date for submission of Full Technical Papers and PPTs to be |
16th Oct 2023 |
Guidelines for Submissions for Abstract/ Paper Presentation
- Submit Abstracts for presentation of individual / joint papers by 30th August, 2023
- Confirmation of acceptance of abstracts will be given by 15
th September, 2023 - Submit the full Technical Paper and PPTs by 16th October, 2023
Send via Email (see the section on Abstract / Paper submission in Annexure 1) - Abstracts should be between 800 to 1200 words and to be submitted in MS Word format, Times New Roman, Font size 14 for Headline/Title; 12 for Text & 11 for Tables. Abstracts less than 800 words may not be reviewed
- Abstract selection for presentation is on the basis of a double-blind peer-review process. Criteria are
-
- Relevance to conference thematic tracks but based on respective project designs.
- Evidence-based and methodological appropriateness
- Innovative and new in ideas, processes, presentation of results, etc.
- Significance of findings for policy or research agenda
- Clarity of contents and sequences of presentation.
- More than one abstract can be submitted for presentation / publication; however, due to space limitation only one accepted abstract can be presented by a participant under each thread or track. The abstract which are not included for presentation in the conference may be considered for poster presentation during the conference. However, decision on this regard will be taken during the assessment of the abstracts.
- Kindly note that inclusion of an accepted presentation in final conference program is conditional on timely conference registration and submission of full paper.
- Full paper writing and submission will follow the APA style and submission of full papers only in Microsoft word file.
Submission of Abstracts
All abstracts and papers are to be submitted to the following:
Organizing Secretary, EHRC-RDL 2023
Phone: +91 9436961857/ 7085719252/ 8014577390/ 6009461695
Email: cllmpdpdjude@gmail.com, ehrconference@mlcuniv.in;
Email cc: sairabell@mlcuniv.in; iadonlangtynsong@mlcuniv.in
Conference Venue,Registration Methods, Fee & Banking Instructions
Conference Venue:
VIVANTA MEGHALAYA
Police Bazar, Opposite Old Assembly
Shillong, Meghalaya – 793001
Registration Methods:
The mode of registration is online and all the participants, paper presenter, attendees are to register using the following link. Abstract submission without registration will not be accepted.
(NB: In case of difficulty in online submission of abstracts and/or Registration for participation, please contact directly the Organizing Secretary or any organizing committee member )
Payment Mode for Registration Fees:
There is no Registration Fee for participating in the conference.
Important Information
- All participants from externally funded projects will be self-financed for travel. Local hospitality (stay and food cost) in Shillong for the conference duration would be provided by the Organizers for the first author or presenter of the accepted Abstract/Paper for 4 nights (check-in on 23rd May; check-out on 27th May 2023)
- Project staff wanting to participate but not presenting any paper would have to be fully self-financed, both for travel and stay; however, the Conference Organizers will be happy to support in booking hotels locally if required
- The Organizers will provide (a) working lunch during the conference and tea & snacks; and (b) transport from hotel to conference venue & back as required
- The month of May being tourist season, booking of accommodation should be done well in advance. The Organizing Committee will provide all necessary support
Conference Secretariat / Whom to Contact for any assistance
Secretariat Address:
Co-Chairperson from MBMA
(Attn: T. Jude Xalxo)
Meghalaya Basin Management Agency
Shillong 793003
Organizing Secretary (EHRC-BDLR 2023)
(Attn: Prof. Dr. Sairabell Kurbah)
Martin Luther Christian University
Dongktieh, Block-1, Nongrah,
Shillong 793006, Meghalaya
Conference Email ID:
ehrconference@mlcuniv.in, cllmpdpdjude@gmail.com
(cc: sairabell@mlcuniv.in; xalxojude@gmail.com, iadonlangtynsong@mlcuniv.in)
Whom to contact:
Subject Matters |
Contact Persons |
Abstracts / Full papers / Technical / Sponsorship matters |
(a) Shri T. Jude Xalxo, Co-Chairperson Email: cllmpdpdjude@gmail.com Mobile:+919856083501 |
(b) Dr Sairabell Kurbah, Organizing Secretary Email: sairabell@mlcuniv.in Mobile:+919436961857/7085719252/8014577390/6009461695 |
|
Hotel Booking & related matters |
(a) Shri Mihin Dollo, Jt. Organizing Secretary (Logistics) Email: mihindollo@gmail.com Mobile: 8787478328 / 9436223597
|
(b) Dr. Subhasish Das Gupta, Jt. Organizing Secretary (Admin) Email: subhasishdasgupta2@gmail.com Mobile: 9436117205 / 8586886942 |
|
Field visits |
Shri Iadonlang Tynsong, Jt. Organizing Secretary (Field visits) Email: iadonlangtynsong@mlcuniv.in Mobile: 7085719252 |
Field visit Registration
Please send an email directly to Shri Iadonlang Tynsong, Jt. Organizing Secretary (Field visits) to register for field visit, indicating the preferred Circuit (see Annexure-I) at Email: iadonlangtynsong@mlcuniv.in; Mobile: 7085719252.