Overcoming Inequalities

Call for Papers

Inequalities are one of today’s greatest challenges, obstructing poverty reduction and sustainable development. Such disparities are catalysed by elite capture of economic and political power, a reinforcing process that compounds inequality, which—in its various dimensions—undermines social, environmental and economic sustainability, and fuels poverty, insecurity, crime and xenophobia. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development seeks to overcome such disparities, “leaving no one behind”. But how can this ambitious vision be achieved in the current climate, in which those in power act to protect the status quo from which they benefit? How can we build progressive alliances to drive the political and policy changes needed for an equitable, inclusive 21st century eco-social compact?

Key themes Through this Call for Papers, UNRISD invites researchers and practitioners to submit proposals for papers, to be presented at an International Conference to be held in Geneva in November 2018, that critically explore

• The role and influence of elites
• The role of institutions in perpetuating or curbing inequalities
• Shifting class structures and identities
• The effects of deepening inequalities on local lifeworlds
• Actors, alliances and social mobilization for progressive change

Submission process  The submission process for the Call for Papers is open from 1 to 20 April 2018. To participate, please read the full Call for Papers at: http://www.unrisd.org/callforp... Key dates Successful candidates will be notified by 15 June 2018 and invited to submit a draft paper (approximately 6,000 words), due no later than 31 August 2018. Some candidates will also be invited to prepare shorter think pieces of approximately 1,500 words for publication on the UNRISD website and global promotion via the UNRISD eBulletin. The International Conference is planned for 8-9 November 2018 at the United Nations in Geneva. UNRISD aims to cover travel and accommodation costs for as many paper presenters as possible. In the event of financial restrictions, priority will be given to presenters from developing countries.  Subject to peer review, selected papers will be published under the UNRISD research paper series, in an edited volume through a commercial publisher or as a special issue of an academic journal. They should, therefore, not be under consideration for publication elsewhere. For more information

Please contact UNRISD Senior Research Coordinator Katja Hujo katja.hujo@un.org