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About the Seminar
Since 1981, the Central Bank of Barbados’ Annual Review Seminar has provided a forum for stimulating policy-related discussions among economists, academics, and other policymakers from within the economic and financial disciplines, as well as practitioners from other areas of expertise.
This year, it is our pleasure to invite you to our 43rd Annual Review Seminar, which will be held in Bridgetown, Barbados from July 25 to 28, 2023.
Seminar Theme
At this juncture of the 21st century, the world continues to grapple with the most severe downturn since the Great Depression of 1929. In addition to the macroeconomic instability due to the COVID-19 pandemic, economies across the globe have been jolted by the Ukraine-Russia conflict. The reopening of economies and the resumption of travel has set the stage for recovery within the region. However, the pace of economic growth and its susceptibility to future downside risks remains a significant factor in any comprehensive recovery plan.
This year’s Annual Review Seminar, “2023 The Road to Recovery: Removing Roadblocks and Building Bridges”, supports the need for creative and astute policy in charting a sustainable path towards recovery.
Seminar Topics
A non-exhaustive list of relevant topics for this year’s seminar include:
- Sustainable Growth and Development
- Climate Change and the Blue and Green Economies
- Trade and External Sector Developments
- Mitigating External Vulnerabilities
- Macroeconomic Perspectives on Big Data and Artificial Intelligence
- Fiscal Developments and Debt Dynamics
- Financial Sector Innovation
The Submission Process
Persons interested in presenting papers on the above-areas of study should submit abstracts by June 2, 2023. Abstracts should be no longer than 150 words, with keywords and JEL codes listed. They should also identify the relevance and objective(s) of your study, as well as its main findings and conclusions.
General registration for persons not presenting papers should be submitted by July 14, 2023.
Submission Link
Your abstract and general registration should be submitted by clicking on the respective link: submission link | general registration link
General Queries
For queries, please contact the Seminar Secretariat, Annual Review Seminar 2023 with the subject line: “CBB ARS 2023”.
Email: cbbars@centralbank.org.bb
Papers presented will be considered for inclusion in the Central Bank of Barbados’ Working Papers Series, with valuable feedback given to the corresponding author as part of the peer review process.
- June 2, 2023: Submission of abstract and registration form
- June 9, 2023: Notification of acceptance
- June 30, 2023: Deadline for final version of paper
- July 14, 2023: Deadline for general registration
Call for Papers.pdf (369.28 KB)