AED 2026
Navigating Shocks and Uncertainty: Development Challenges and Resilience in Asia
Navigating Shocks and Uncertainty: Development Challenges and Resilience in Asia
Topics presented in the conference shall include but not limited to:
Household and community resilience
Health, aging, and human capital
Poverty, inequality, and social protection
Agriculture and rural development
US-China relations and regional economic integration
Finance, trade, globalization, and geopolitical risks
Firms, innovation, and structural transformation
Climate change and environmental sustainability
Public policy and economic development
AED 2026 will feature a dedicated TVSEP Session for researchers using the Thailand-Vietnam Socio Economic Panel (TVSEP) data, as well as studies employing longitudinal household datasets and related research on household resilience, vulnerability, and rural development.
We particularly welcome studies utilizing TVSEP data to examine household adaptation, risk management, welfare dynamics, health outcomes, migration, agricultural transformation, financial inclusion, poverty dynamics, and long-term development outcomes. Researchers affiliated with TVSEP and scholars working on related topics are especially encouraged to submit their work.
Authors are invited to submit an extended abstract or full paper for consideration via EasyChair. Accepted papers will be assigned to oral presentation sessions.
Read the full Call for Papers details here: https://cmu.to/CFPAED2026
Submit a full paper (max. 7,000 words) in Word & PDF
| Registration Fees | |
|---|---|
| General Rate | |
| General | USD 100 / 3,500 THB |
| Student | USD 50 / 1,750 THB |
| CMU Rate | |
| CMU Staff | USD 50 / 1,750 THB |
| Econ CMU Staff | Free |
| CMU Student | Free |
| TVSEP Rate | |
| TVSEP Member | Free |
Submit your research to our prestigious international conference.
The 14th International Conference on Asian Economic Development (AED2025)

On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, the Faculty of Economics, Chiang Mai University, organized the 14th International Conference on Asian Economic Development (AED2025) at the Lifelong Learning for Well-being Auditorium. The opening ceremony was presided over by Associate Professor Dr. Winita Punyodom, Vice President of Chiang Mai University, with the conference report delivered by Associate Professor Dr. Rossarin Osathanunku, Dean of the Faculty of Economics.
The purpose of the conference was to provide a platform for presenting academic works and research in the field of economic development and related disciplines. It also aimed to create opportunities for faculty members, researchers, staff, students, and the general public to exchange knowledge and experiences with international experts. The main theme of this year’s conference was “New Structural Changes on Asian Economic Development.”
The event was organized through collaboration with scholars from leading universities both in Thailand and abroad and was honored by distinguished keynote speakers, including:
In the afternoon, research presentations related to Asian economic development were delivered by faculty members, students, and economists from around the world. The conference served as a significant platform for exchanging ideas, perspectives, and visions, with the goal of advancing sustainable economic development in the Asian region.
Photos/Reported by: Muhammad Cheawae

On September 11, 2024, the Faculty of Economics, Chiang Mai University, hosted the 13th International Conference on Asian Economic Development (AED2024). The event was presided over by Assistant Professor Dr. Pairat Kanjanakaroon, Dean of the Faculty of Economics, and took place at the Happy Lifelong Learning Conference Room.
The conference served as a premier platform for presenting academic and research papers on economic development and related disciplines. It provided a valuable opportunity for faculty members, researchers, staff, students, and the general public to engage and exchange knowledge with international experts in the field. This year, the conference was driven by the central theme: “Sustainability of Asian Economy under Global Conflicts.”
This remarkable event was made possible through the collaborative efforts of scholars from leading universities, both domestically and internationally. The conference was honored by the presence of several distinguished speakers, including:
Professor Dr. Ulrike Grote – Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover, Germany
Dr. Manh Hung Do – Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover, Germany
Professor Togar Simatupang – Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia
Professor Yulan Yuan – Tunghai University, Taiwan
Professor Tatsuro Futasuyama – Kagawa University, Japan
Professor Jeong Hugh Han – Kyung Hee University, South Korea
Professor Young-Jun Choi – Kyung Hee University, South Korea
During the afternoon sessions, faculty members, students, and economists from around the world presented their research related to Asian economic development. The presentations fostered dynamic discussions, creating an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas and share visions for driving sustainable economic development across the Asian region.
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Registration is now open for The 12th International Conference on Asian Economic Development
Theme: Coping Climate Variability with Renewable Energy for Sustainable Economic Development.
Sustainable Land Use Transformation in Times of Global Crises
Keynote Speaker : Professor Ulrike Grote
Executive Director of the Institute for Environmental Economics and World Trade, Leibniz University Hannover.
Event | 18 October 2023
Venue | Faculty of Economics, Chiang Mai University
Register free at | https://cmu.to/RegAED2023
Faculty of Economics, Chiang Mai University, Thailand