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Recent history provides new insights into the true characteristics of globalisation and it has become necessary therefore to reconsider this phenomenon. From the perspective of regional integration, there are many new and diverse approaches which must be considered. Since globalisation is evidently selective in awarding benefits, a clearer understanding of the unique sub-regional and national challenges facing nations in the Americas should help contribute to the refinement of a strategy for collective prosperity, growth and the ability to participate in the international system.

The Americas consist predominantly of developing countries and, with the apparent derailing of the FTAA process over the past two years, the future appears more uncertain than ever. Since the competitiveness of individual countries depends to a considerable extent on a joint approach, attempts have been made at the sub-regional level to hasten integration in various forms.

It is the hope of the conference organisers that participants will explore the unique challenges confronting the current regional integration process. This exploration is expected to result in an injection of innovative and challenging thought relating to the unique political, social and economic challenges of each regional player. The results of this dialogue should help provide guidance in the re-alignment, or re-creation, of a meaningful regional integration movement. It is anticipated that this attempt at rationalising the integration debate will contribute towards clarity of vision and direction in current and future processes.

Through a process of collaborative discussion, the following seven areas of focus have been determined as suitable themes for the conference.

1. The Americas in the Changing World Order
2. Hemispheric Trade and Economic Relations
3. Social, Political and Cultural Implications of Emerging Hemispheric Relations
4. Governance and Multilateralism
5. Trade, the Environment and Security in Hemispheric Economic Relations
6. Threats to Regional Security
7. Towards a Re-mapping of Hemispheric Relations.

Each theme includes a list of sub-themes highlighting examples of relevant ideas that are meant to guide prospective presenters. Collectively, these themes represent the major factors that require examination if meaningful and effective regional integration is to be achieved.

Deadline for submission of Abstracts: 30th April 2005
Notification of acceptance of Abstracts: 30th May 2005
Submission of Full Papers: 31st August 2005


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