Hybrid Conference (In Person / Virtual)

International Conference on Globalization, Informal Settlements, and Poverty (ICGISP - 27)
13th - 14th January 2027 , Florence, Italy
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Call For Papers

The ICGISP 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 Globalization, Urban Studies, Poverty, encouraging participation from emerging researchers and fostering academic growth.

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

01
Informal settlements and urban poverty
02
Globalization's impact on housing access
03
Rights of informal workers in cities
04
Urban policies for informal settlement improvement
05
Case studies on successful informal housing
06
Community-led initiatives in informal areas
07
Role of NGOs in informal settlements
08
Access to services in informal communities
09
Global perspectives on urban informality
10
Impact of globalization on housing markets
11
Social equity in housing policies
12
Urban planning for informal settlements
13
Challenges of eviction and displacement
14
Housing rights and urban poverty
15
Innovative solutions for informal housing
16
Cultural aspects of informal settlements
17
Future of urban informality in globalization
18
Legal frameworks for informal housing rights
19
Community resilience in informal settlements
20
Urban governance and informal economies

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.