The Australasian Development Economics Workshop (ADEW) is an annual gathering of development economists from Australia and around the world. ADEW provides a forum for researchers to present new work, exchange ideas, and engage in discussions on some of the most pressing economic and social challenges facing developing countries.

The workshop brings together researchers and policy professionals working across a broad range of development economics topics, including poverty and inequality, education, health, gender, labour markets, migration, agriculture, environmental sustainability, institutions, and economic growth. By encouraging rigorous research, constructive feedback, and dialogue between academia and the policy community, ADEW aims to advance our understanding of development challenges and contribute to evidence-based policymaking.

In 2027, the Economics Discipline Group at Deakin University will host ADEW on Thursday 10 and Friday 11 June 2027, with support from Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). The workshop will continue its tradition of fostering scholarly exchange, building research networks, and creating opportunities for collaboration among development economists in Australia and internationally.

Call for Papers

The Economics Discipline Group at Deakin University invites submissions to the Australasian Development Economics Workshop (ADEW) 2027, to be held in Melbourne on Thursday 10 and Friday 11 June 2027, with support from the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

ADEW brings together development economists from Australia and internationally to present new research, exchange ideas, and discuss the economic and social challenges facing developing countries. The workshop offers researchers and policymakers an opportunity to engage with emerging evidence, offer constructive feedback, and develop research collaborations.

We welcome high-quality theoretical and empirical papers across all areas of development economics. Topics may include poverty and inequality, education and health, gender, labour markets and migration, agriculture and rural development, environmental sustainability and climate change, institutions and political economy, financial inclusion, firms, and economic growth.

Submissions from researchers at all career stages, including early career researchers and PhD students, are warmly encouraged.

Please submit your full paper and abstract of no more than 300 words by clicking the button below before 11:59 pm on 30 March 2027. All papers will be considered for both the paper and poster sessions. Authors will be notified of the outcome of their submissions on 15 April 2027.

We look forward to receiving your submissions and welcoming you to Melbourne.

SUBMIT YOUR PAPER

Keynote Speaker

Professor Dilip Mookherjee

Boston University

Professor Dilip Mookherjee works on a combination of theoretical and empirical topics related to inequality, development, political economy and organisations. Current empirical projects include local governments, political clientelism, financial development, community networks, entrepreneurship and marketing supply chains in Asia. Theoretical topics include corruption, automation and globalisation. He is a Fellow of BREAD, NBER, CEPR, a member of the Economic Development and Institutions Network, a member of the Executive Committee of the Econometric Society, and the Lead Academic for the India program of the International Growth Centre.

Roundtable Discussion

Disaster Risk, Resilience, and Sustainable Development: Policy Perspectives

The discussion will examine the choices and trade-offs involved in investing in preparedness and adaptation, supporting inclusive recovery, and balancing immediate needs with long-term development priorities. Panellists will consider how research evidence, community knowledge, and cross-institutional coordination can inform effective policy, alongside the challenges of financing resilience and protecting vulnerable communities. The session will offer perspectives on translating resilience goals into practical policies that protect lives, livelihoods and development gains.

Important Dates

1 November 2026 - Submissions open for papers & posters; Registration opens for the conference

30 March 2027 - Submissions close for contributed papers

15 April 2027 - Authors notified of acceptance decisions

30 April 2027 - Closing date for early bird registration and speaker registration

15 May 2027 - Closing date for conference registration