Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU), Sonipat, jointly with the Public Finance Research Cluster (PFRC), Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University, USA, is inviting submissions for the First International Conference on Public Policy and Public Law to be held on July 15–16, 2026. The conference will be conducted in hybrid mode and will focus on the theme “Asymmetries in Public Policy: Institutional Design and the Impact of Localism.” Interested participants may submit abstracts by June 30, 2026.
About the Conference
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU), Sonepat, in collaboration with the Public Finance Research Cluster (PFRC), Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University (GSU), Atlanta, USA, is organizing the First International Conference on Public Policy and Public Law on July 15–16, 2026, in hybrid mode.
The conference will focus on the theme “Asymmetries in Public Policy: Institutional Design and the Impact of Localism” and aims to bring together scholars, policymakers, practitioners, and researchers to deliberate on decentralization, governance, localism, and public policy.
About the Organizers
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonepat is a premier National Law University established by the Government of Haryana and is committed to legal education, research, and policy engagement.
Public Finance Research Cluster, Georgia State University, USA operates under the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies and undertakes research on public finance, governance, fiscal decentralization, and policy reforms.
Theme
Asymmetries in Public Policy: Institutional Design and the Impact of Localism
Sub-Themes
- Fiscal Federalism and Administrative Asymmetries
- Fiscal Governance and Intergovernmental Finance at National and Subnational Level
- Empowering Localities and Human Development
- Gender, Social Institutions, and Inclusive Development
- Localized Environmental Governance and Sustainability
- Artificial Intelligence, Labour Regulation, and Governance Challenges
- Legal Pluralism, Participation and Democratic Governance
- Courts, Constitutional Design, and Multi-level Governance
Who Can Participate?
- Academicians
- Policy Practitioners
- Early Career Researchers
- PhD Scholars
- Postgraduate Students
Submission Guidelines
Interested participants are required to submit:
- An abstract of not more than 300 words
- 4–5 keywords
- A separate brief bio-note of the author(s)
The abstract and bio-note must be submitted via email at [email protected].
Full Paper Guidelines
- The manuscript must be original and unpublished.
- It must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere.
- Authors must follow the Bluebook mode of citation.
- The word limit for the full paper is 6,000–8,000 words, inclusive of footnotes.
- Co-authorship is permitted up to a maximum of two authors.
- The manuscript must be submitted in MS Word format.
- The submission must not contain author-identifying details to ensure anonymous review.
Important Dates
- Last Date for Abstract Submission: June 30, 2026
- Communication of Acceptance: July 12, 2026
- Last Date for Payment of Participation Fee: July 15, 2026
- Conference Dates: July 15–16, 2026
Registration Fee
- Senior Functionaries (Government and Semi-Government Offices), Professors and Associate Professors: INR 5,000 (Indian Nationals) | USD 50 (Non-Indian Nationals)
- Assistant Professors: INR 3,000 (Indian Nationals) | USD 30 (Non-Indian Nationals)
- JRF/SRF Scholars: INR 2,000 (Indian Nationals) | USD 20 (Non-Indian Nationals)
- PhD Scholars and Students: INR 1,000 (Indian Nationals) | USD 10 (Non-Indian Nationals)
Mode and Venue
Mode: Hybrid
Venue: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Law University, Rajiv Gandhi Education City, Rai, Sonepat, Haryana – 131029, India.
Publication Opportunity
Selected papers may be considered for publication in a jointly edited international volume or a special issue coordinated by DBRANLU and Georgia State University faculty.
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Charles Hankla, Professor of Political Science and Associate Director, Public Finance Research Cluster, Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University, Atlanta, USA.
Important Notes
- The conference shall be conducted in hybrid mode.
- Participation fee is payable only after acceptance of the abstract.
- Participants must submit proof of payment for registration confirmation.
- Travel and accommodation expenses shall not be covered by the organizers.
- Authors of accepted papers must register to present their papers.
Contact
For conference-related queries, contact:
Email: [email protected]
Submission Details
Authors may submit abstracts via email at: [email protected]
Downloads
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