Call for Proposals

Public Policy Priorities and Challenges for China and the World

16 – 17 November 2023

LSE, London, UK

Organizers:LSE-Fudan Research Centre for Global Public Policy/ Global Public Policy Hub

In 2023 China and the world are recovering from the impact of Covid on the economy and society. Policymakers in China are facing a host of challenges and priorities: healthcare, social welfare, the environment, innovation and technology and the need to balance these with economic growth. Rapid and consistent economic development has lifted millions out of poverty; the government is likely to continue its efforts to reduce inequality and provide support for vulnerable groups, such as the elderly and disabled. With an aging population and rising healthcare costs, China's healthcare system is under pressure. The country is also facing some environmental challenges, including air and water pollution, deforestation, and desertification. In addition, China is aspiring to become a global leader in innovation and technology but needs to continue investing in research and development to maintain its competitive edge.  

We invite proposals for papers that address the various public policy priorities and challenges in the areas including but not limited to healthcare, social welfare, environment, innovation strategy and technology governance, and economic development:  

1. How do such policies in China differ from those in other countries, what are the similarities and differences with India, countries of Latin America, and the Western countries among others?  

2. How do policy outcomes differ in China and other countries? What factors contribute to these differences?  

3. What are the implications of China's policy choices for other countries? How can countries learn from each other's experiences?  

4. What are the challenges and opportunities for international cooperation on public policy issues, such as climate change, poverty alleviation, trade, platform governance, and global health?  

We welcome proposals from scholars at the LSE and Fudan universities and affiliated partner institutions. We encourage submissions that employ a comparative approach and address theoretical, methodological, or empirical issues related to public policy.

How to submit your proposals

To submit a paper or session proposal, please send an abstract of no more than 500 words and a short biography to fudan_lse @fudan.edu.cn. 

The deadline for submission is June 30, 2023. We will notify authors of accepted proposals over the summer.