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International Conference on Urban Politics, Democracy, and Participation (ICUPDP - 27)
16th - 17th January 2027 , Zagreb, Croatia
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Call For Papers

The ICUPDP provides a supportive platform for both experienced researchers and early-career academicians to present their work and gain recognition.

The conference covers diverse topics such as Urban Studies, encouraging participation from emerging researchers and fostering academic growth.

Authors are invited to submit papers addressing, but not limited to, the following areas:

01
Democratic practices in urban governance
02
Citizen participation in local politics
03
Impact of social movements on urban policy
04
Political representation in urban areas
05
Urban democracy and civic engagement
06
Challenges to democratic governance in cities
07
Role of technology in political participation
08
Equity in urban political processes
09
Case studies of urban political transformations
10
Public trust in urban institutions
11
Youth engagement in urban politics
12
Gender and urban political participation
13
Impact of globalization on urban democracy
14
Political accountability in urban governance
15
Civic education for urban citizens
16
Innovative democratic practices in cities
17
Community organizing for political change
18
Urban politics and social justice
19
Future of democracy in urban settings
20
Collaborative governance and citizen power

Assessment

Submissions will be reviewed to ensure quality and relevance, with a focus on encouraging emerging research contributions. Accepted papers will be presented and considered for publication opportunities.

Registration

Early-career researchers are encouraged to register and present their work, gaining valuable feedback and academic exposure.

Publication

The conference provides opportunities for emerging researchers to publish their work in recognized platforms.

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