The international conference on Economics, Law and Government: Accelerating inclusive green transition in developing countries (ELG 2023)

The international conference on Economics, Law and Government (ELG) running on an annual basis is hosted by College of Economics, Law and Government UEH (CELG). It presents its 2023 edition on 28 – 29 September 2023 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam with the main theme “Accelerating inclusive green transition in developing countries”.

This prestigious assembly garnered widespread acclaim, featuring an impressive lineup of 118 research papers presented across 27 parallel sessions, with enthusiastic participation from a diverse array of international experts and scholars hailing from countries such as Sweden, the United States, the United Kingdom, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and beyond.

During the plenary sessions, distinguished keynote speakers made invaluable contributions by shedding light on pivotal subjects:

Prof. Almas Heshmati: Jönköping University, Sweden

Topic: Nonlinear Dynamic Gravity Model of Bilateral Trade with Flexible Adjustment Speed

Prof. Robert Costanza: Professor of Ecological Economics at the Institute for Global Prosperity (IGP) at University College London (UCL).

Topic: Addicted to Growth: Societal Therapy for a Sustainable Wellbeing Future

Dr. Ermal Frasheri: Senior Fellow Researcher at Center for International Development's Growth Lab – Havard Law School

Topic: Extent and Constraint of Using Law as an Agent of Change in Creating a Circular Economy

Discussion sessions in economics, public finance, law, government, and social science focused on the green transition in developing countries.

The aim of ELG2023 is to provide a forum for academics and professionals to share research findings, experiences and knowledge for the economic, legal, and government aspects of inclusive green transition, as well as the potential social, environmental, and economic impacts of such transitions.

The green economy has been designated as the keystone of developing countries' development strategies. The green transition helps to effectively use natural resources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to climate change, contribute to poverty alleviation, and generate a driving force to encourage economic progress toward sustainability. The green transition benefits the community while also encouraging economic development. However, the green transitions requires investments in technology and infrastructure. As a result, it is critical to explore the potential and problems connected with low-carbon transitions, investment, and economic finance. Furthermore, the green transition involves the development of laws and legal frameworks that promote sustainable investment activities. Laws and regulations promote the green transition by establishing standards for decarbonization and enhancing governance capacity toward long-term development.

After the conference, high-quality papers were awarded and introduced to publish in editied book "Circular Economy in South and Southeast Asia" or Handbook for Measuring, Applying and Evaluating Circular Economy in South and Southeast Asia. The publication process includes asking for submission of paper from the conference, review process, revision and prepare to publish (Hand)Book in April-May 2024. The book/Handbook are aimed to be published in the newly launched Springer book series ‘Frontiers in South and Southeast Asian Development Research’, published by Springer. The book series also welcomes submission of book proposals or complete manuscripts.