Exploring China Policy Studies from a Global Perspective: Theory and Practice
June 14-16, 2024
Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
Conference Theme
As globalization continues to advance, closer cooperation among countries is required to address common challenges. China policy studies not only pertain to the internal stability and prosperity of the nation but also involve active participation and contributions to the global governance system, concurrently driving the general knowledge growth of policy science. With public policy becoming a secondary discipline under the primary discipline of public management in China, China Policy Studies are poised to become a crucial domain for the transformation and development of the field of public policy.
To promote global perspectives on China policy studies, and to facilitate the alignment of China policy studies with global public policy theory and practice, the School of Government at Beijing Normal University (BNU) and the Chinese Policy Scholar Group (CPSG) jointly initiate the International Conference on China Policy Studies (ICCPS). The theme of the inaugural conference is “Exploring China Policy Studies From a Global Perspective： Theory and Practice.” This conference aims to provide an exchange platform for international academia and policymakers to collectively explore the latest research findings, theoretical discussions, and practical experiences in the field of Chinese public policy.
Through this conference, we hope to foster a deeper understanding of Chinese public policy among the international academic community, encouraging more scholars to focus on this field, promoting extensive collaboration in Chinese public policy research, and creating an open, inclusive, and innovative research atmosphere. We expect to drive the internationalization of Chinese public policy research, contributing Chinese wisdom and experience to the development of theory and practice in the global public policy arena, and enhancing a comprehensive and profound global understanding of Chinese public policy.
Conference Topics
To create engaging, impactful content throughout the conference, the organizing committee invites participants to take an active role in constructing an exciting and challenging program. We are seeking to build a conversation between sessions throughout the conference. We welcome papers addressing the following topics, but we do not want to restrict participation to papers responding to the conference themes only. We are also open to ideas about doing things differently.
Policy Process Theory and Methods
Policy Analysis Theory and Methods
Policy Evaluation Theory and Methods
Comparative Public Policy Theory and Methods
Public Management and Public Policy
Chinese Traditional Culture and Public Policy
Economic Development and Public Policy
Fiscal Management and Public Policy
Social Development and Public Policy
Science, Technology and Public Policy
Green Transformation and Public Policy
Urban Governance and Public Policy
Health and Public Policy
Natural Resources and Public Policy
Digitization and Public Policy
Rural Revitalization and Public Policy
Sustainable Development and Public Policy
Global Governance and Public Policy
National Security and Public Policy
Risk Governance and Public Policy
Submission requirements
Submissions should be made via email to iccps@bnu.edu.cn. Format: Microsoft Word. Digital file names should follow the format: author (or organizer) name plus affiliation. Each submission should include the information of authors’ names, institutional affiliations, and email addresses. Please also inform us of your preferred form of presentation: full paper or speed talk.
Full paper presentation (to be included in one of the conference sessions). Please submit a 300-word abstract (in English only) that provides information about the research question, theory, method, and findings. For those attendees who want to be nominated for the Best Paper Award, full-paper submissions will be required before the event.
Panel proposals with an invited commentator and chair. Each panel usually includes a minimum of 4 paper presentations and a maximum of 5. Paper authors and commentators with non-academic affiliations are welcome. Proposals should include a maximum 500-word description of the panel, plus a maximum 300-word abstract of each paper.
Speed talk. 5–10-minute talk for each participant to briefly introduce new research ideas, data and analytical insights, and early-stage work to provide a basis for collective discussion. We encourage contributions from practitioners as well as PhD students. Please submit a 300-word abstract (in English only) that provides information about the talk. Submission of full papers is not required for speed talk.
Key dates
Deadline for abstract submission: April 21, 2024
Notification of acceptance: April 30, 2024
Confirmation of Attendance: May 10, 2024 (No registration fee required for this conference)
Deadline for full paper submission: June 1, 2024
ICCPS conference: June 14-16, 2024
Keynote speakers currently confirmed (In alphabetical order by last name)
John Bartle, President-elect, American Society of Public Administration, Fellow of National Academy of Public Administration, University of Nebraska Omaha, U.S.
Zhenming Chen, Xiamen University, China
Huang Ding, Wuhan University, China
Bruce McDonald, Editor-in-Chief, Public Administration (PA), North Carolina State University, U.S.
Geoboo Song, Editor-in-Chief, Policy Studies Journal (PSJ), University of Arkansas, U.S.
Ping Xu, President, Public Policy Section, American Political Science Association, University of Rhode Island, U.S.
Xiaolin Xu, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China
Lan Xue, Tsinghua University, China
Jinming Yan, Renmin University of China, China
Hongtao Yi, Editor, Public Administration Review (PAR)
Zhiren Zhou, Peking University, China
Qianwei Zhu, Fudan University, China
Organizing Committee
Organizers：
School of Government, Beijing Normal University
Chinese Policy Scholars Group (CPSG), Co-chaired by Can Chen (Georgia State University) and Yueming (Lucy) Qiu (University of Maryland)
Supporting Journal: China Policy Journal
Conference Chairpersons:
Wenguang Zhang，Dean and Professor of the School of Government, Beijing Normal University
Can Chen, CPSG Co-Chair and Associate Professor of Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University
Inquiries
Please direct your inquiry about the conference to iccps@bnu.edu.cn, +86-010-58805849 or
Yue Guo, guoyue@bnu.edu.cn
Zhen Yu, yuzhen@bnu.edu.cn
Qian Zhang, zhangqian@bnu.edu.cn
About School of Government, Beijing Normal University (BNU)
The School of Government at Beijing Normal University (BNU) was established in 2013. With more than 60 teaching staff and 1000 students, the school has formed a complete education and development system spanning from the bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, to doctorate degree. The school has two first-level disciplines: Public Administration and Information Resource Management. With the motto of " Educate for State and Governance, Advocate for Knowledge and Virtue", the school insists on the equal importance of teaching, talent cultivation and scientific research, aiming at cultivating interdisciplinary, innovative and research-oriented management and research talents of excellence.
About Chinese Policy Scholars Group (CPSG)
CPSG started with a group of Chinese scholars who attended APPAM regularly. As a policy research community, CPSG aims to serve as a bridge between policy researchers and practitioners in the US and China, to provide a platform for scholarly and professional dialogues, and to form a lively and supportive community for Chinese policy scholars and non-Chinese scholars with a policy interest in China.
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