Welcome to PAFTAD - the Pacific Trade and Development Forum
 

PAFTAD is an informal private academic conference series that, since its origins in 1968, has developed into a driving force behind the development of thought on Pacific trade and development issues and important economic policy questions facing the region.

The ideas and discussions generated by PAFTAD have helped drive and shape other Pacific economic cooperation organisations, including Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and the Pacific Economic Cooperation Conference.

Each PAFTAD conference is organised around a particular theme, and research papers addressing the topic are presented and discussed. The results are published in the PAFTAD volume series
 
Latest News 
 

PAFTAD 32 – was held in Hanoi in December 2007 and hosted by the Central Institute for Economic Management in Vietnam. The conference theme was The Impact of International Arrangements and Organizations on Development in Asia and the Pacific .
The PAFTAD 32 volume, which will be edited by Shiro Armstrong and Vo Tri Thanh, is expected to be finalized by November 2008. (see conferences page)

PAFTAD 33 – it has been announced by the PAFTAD International Steering Committee that PAFTAD 33 will be held in Singapore in 2009.

PAFTAD 34 – will be held in Beijing in 2010 and hosted by the China Center for Economic Research.

Fellowship For Young Scholars –

The first PAFTAD Fellowship for Young Scholars Conference was held in Hanoi in December 2007 with great success. The Fellows came from a wide range of academic institutions around the region and discussed issues related to trade and development in the Asia Pacific region. Specifically, and in light of China’s unprecedented growth resulting from the expansion of manufacturing, many Young Scholars discussed the role of FDI in development.

PAFTAD is now looking for the next round of young scholars to present their papers in Singapore and participate in PAFTAD 33. Details on submission of papers and the deadline will posted on the PAFTAD homepage later this year.