5-6 June 2025 | UNSW Sydney

Australasian Development Economics Workshop 2025

 
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About

The School of Economics at the UNSW Business School will host will host the 20th Australasian Development Economics Workshop (ADEW) in Sydney, Australia on Thursday 5 and Friday 6 June 2025.

The ADEW is an annual workshop bringing together development economists from around Australia and internationally. The event provides a forum for rigorous research in the field of development economics, with a particular focus on the Asia-Pacific region. ADEW seeks to deepen knowledge on major development economics issues in the region and engage with the academic and policy communities with an interest in this area. More information about past ADEWs can be found here.

This workshop had financial support from the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

Keynote Speaker

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Seema Jayachandran
Professor of Economics and Public Affairs
Princeton University
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Seema Jayachandran

Professor of Economics and Public Affairs
Princeton University

Seema Jayachandran is a Professor of Economics and Public Affairs at Princeton University. Her research focuses on environmental conservation, gender equality, and other microeconomic topics in developing countries.

She serves on the board of directors of the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) and leads J-PAL's gender sector. She is also co-director of the National Bureau of Economic Research's program in Development Economics and co-editor of American Economic Review: Insights. In addition, she serves on CARE's board of directors, GiveWell's research council, and the advisory councils of the Millenial Challenge Corporation and Rainforest Trust.

Prior to joining Princeton, she was a faculty member at Northwestern University and Stanford University. She earned a PhD in economics from Harvard University, a master's degree in physics and philosophy from the University of Oxford where she was a Marshall Scholar, and a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from MIT.

Key dates

Paper submission deadline

28 March 2025*

Registrations open

Monday 21 April 2025

Registrations close

Thursday 29 May 2025

Conference

5-6 June 2025


Organising committee

  • Sarah Walker
  • Ieda Matavelli
  • Gautam Bose
  • Masyhur Hilmy
  • Hasin Yousaf

Program

A full detailed program will be available closer to the conference.


Venue

The Australasian Development Economics Workshop (ADEW) 2025 will be held at the John Niland Scientia building (G19), Tyree Room and Galleries 1 & 2 (see yellow pinpoint in the map below), within the University of New South Wales Kensington Campus.

  • From Sydney Airport (SYD):

    UNSW Kensington Campus is approximately 8 km from the airport.

    • Taxi or rideshare (20–30 minutes): Estimated cost: AUD 30–40
    • Public Transport:
      • Take the train from the airport to Central Station (AUD 17.90 one way).
      • Then, transfer to the L2 or L3 Light Rail towards UNSW High Street or UNSW Anzac Parade.

    Public Transport in Sydney:

    Sydney’s transport system is efficient and user-friendly. You can tap your phone, credit card, or an Opal card to pay for travel on trains, buses, ferries, and light rail.

    • Adult fares start at AUD 2.10 for short trips.
    • Daily fare cap: AUD 16.80; Weekly cap: AUD 50; Sunday cap: AUD 8.40.
    • Visit Transport for NSW for trip planning and fare details.
  • UNSW is surrounded by a variety of accommodation options to suit different budgets:

    Hotels

    Short-Term Rentals

    Explore platforms like Airbnb for options near Kensington, Coogee, or Randwick.

  • Tourist Attractions

    While attending ADEW 2025, take time to explore Sydney’s iconic landmarks:

    Beaches

    Nature & Parks

    Shopping & Dining

    • The Spot in Randwick: A cozy area with restaurants and cafes, a short walk from UNSW.
    • Circular Quay and The Rocks: Dining areas near Sydney Harbour.

For queries about the venue, accommodation, or transport, please contact the ADEW 2025 Organising Committee

Contact us

For queries about the venue, accommodation, or transport, please contact the ADEW 2025 Organising Committee

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