DELEGATES’ GUIDEBOOK
TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword Message from the Commissioner
About Convention Details Conference Brief Convention Theme Competitions Itinerary and Schedule Application Join #theYECjourney Key Dates Eligibility and Procedures Conference Fees Appendix *Travel Information Things to Bring Currency Before Arrival Accommodation Getting Around Manila Contact Information * This guidebook was created by the 15th YEC commission for the Young Economists’ International Conference. The complete guide will be sent to successful applicants. Some content was retrieved from http://itsmorefuninthephilippines.com Photos courtesy of Google Images Map courtesy of Google Maps
Foreword Message from the Commissioner To my fellow students and young economists, Fifteen years ago, Bro. Andrew Gonzales, F.S.C. initiated a series of panel discussions that would transform into the convention series that we know today as the Young Economists’ Convention (YEC). More than focusing on vital and relevant issues that define the era we live in, the YEC hopes to tap and hone your potential as young leaders and aid you to grow into catalysts and agents of transformation. It is our belief that your bright minds are the key to triggering and promoting the positive change that we wish to see in our community, in our country, and in the world. The YEC legacy is not defined by the number of conventions held, the personalities that grace our events, nor in any other statistic. Instead, our legacy is in every delegate who is propelled to action by his or her experience during the convention and is inspired to share and push this vision forward to other like-minded youth. In other words, our legacy is you. And so long as these conventions are able to stimulate a sense of nation-building and promote your contribution to this effort, whether through a research paper, a policy paper, or even a simple idea, the Young Economists’ Convention will continue to provide an avenue for your voice to be heard. We hope you participate in this convention, and let the YEC become part of your individual journeys towards becoming the next leaders and builders in our country and the world. Sincerely,
Paul Terrence T. Caluban YEC Commissioner
About
Convention Details Conference Brief
The Young Economists’ International Conference is a 4-day event (June 30-July 3, 2016) for future leaders to be held in De La Salle University in Manila, Philippines. Highlights:
Welcoming Dinner Keynote Seminars Outstanding Research Paper Competition Policy Making Competition Cultural Tour
Capital City of Manila | Land Area 300,780 square kilometers Population 96 Million | Currency Philippine Peso (php) Average temperature 78 degrees F/25 degrees C. Government Democratic Republic | Head of state President Religion Predominantly Catholic. Muslim, Christian, Buddhist. Electricity 220 volts, A.C. 60 cycles.
Convention Theme Information and Innovation: Towards a Knowledge-Based Economy In today’s increasingly digitized global economy, knowledge is growing at an exponential rate. Leading this forceful evolution of information is the West with much of eastern Asia lagging far behind. With knowledge playing an ever-increasing role in holistic development through its direct relationship with human capital (World Economic Forum, 2015), the relatively small accumulation of the latter in most of the ASEAN could lead to starker economic inequalities and market failures through information asymmetries not only between the region and the West but also within the ASEAN itself. In fact, the vicious grip of poverty and capital inadequacy remains strong in the region despite high levels of economic growth; inclusive development remains an elusive dream (OECD, 2014). Without great structural change, particularly a shift towards a larger investment in human capital development, the problems that plague the ASEAN can only worsen. The region must realize to a greater extent its untapped potential at generating knowledge and the crucial use of information networks in its evolution; the region must move towards a knowledge-based economy. A knowledge-based economy (KBE), being the forefront system of most advanced nations, has been defined by Asian Development Bank (2014) as one that has an economic incentive and institutional regime that stimulates the acquisition, creation, dissemination, and use of knowledge and information to improve its growth and welfare, as well as effective systems of education and skills, information and communication technology, research and development, and innovation. The performance of the ASEAN over the past decade, though outstanding, may ultimately prove to be insufficient as resources are continually being depleted, real wages continue to rise, and technology continues to progress at an ever increasing rate. However, through the pursuit of a knowledge-based economy, new drivers of growth, characterized by intellectual and conceptual creation, will surface and propel the economy, further enabling it to become a center of learning and innovation wherein information asymmetries are addressed and networks are built to create greater cooperation among an empowered workforce. By doing so, the ASEAN member states, with its myriad of socioeconomic and political differences, can stand side by side with an educated population as its great equalizer and compete with leading giants of the global economy. The challenge for the ASEAN now is to develop, refine, and execute policies that are centered on the pillars that identify a KBE, namely deep economic incentive and institutional regime, education and skills, innovation, and information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure (World Bank, 2012) where the key constituents encompass global knowledge utilization, secure intellectual property rights implementation, labor and capital flexibility, balanced and effective education systems, advanced research and development, enhanced cultivation of entrepreneurs and innovations, and strong ICT sector promotion.
References
Asian Development Bank. (2014). Innovative Asia: Advancing the Knowledge-Based Economy. OECD. (2014). Education at a Glance 2014: OECD Indicators. OECD Publishing. World Bank. (2012). Knowledge Assessment Methodology. World Economic Forum. (2015). Why education should top the development agenda.
Convention Details Itinerary & Schedule DAY 1 June 30, 2016 WELCOMING DINNER DAY 2 July 1, 2016 FIRST DAY OF THE CONFERENCE PROPER 08:00 09:00
Registration Opening Prayer National Anthem Welcoming Remarks
PANEL 1: The Fundamentals of a Knowledge-Based Economy 09:30 10:00 10:45 11:30 12:00
Keynote Speaker Keynote Speaker Keynote Speaker Open Forum Lunch
13:30
Activity
PANEL 2: Emerging Challenges and Opportunities in the ASEAN 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:20 17:30
Keynote Speaker Keynote Speaker Keynote Speaker Open Forum Snacks Pocket Sessions Closing Ceremonies
*Participants of the Outstanding Research Paper Competition and Policy Making Competition will hold their respective elimination rounds during the afternoon session.
Plan your trip Enjoy your free day on Day 1, and the night with YEC and fellow delegates Participate in the 2-day convention at De La Salle University - Manila. Discover the sights, landmarks and history of Manila on Day 4.
DAY 3 July 2, 2016 SECOND DAY OF THE CONFERENCE PROPER 08:00 09:00
Registration Opening Prayer National Anthem Opening Remarks
PANEL 3: On Economic Frontiers and the Future of the Market 09:30 10:15 10:45 11:15 11:45
Keynote Speaker Keynote Speaker Keynote Speaker Open Forum Lunch
PANEL 4: Policy Discussions 13:00 13:20 13:40 14:00 14:45
Guest Ambassador Guest Ambassador Guest Ambassador Panel Discussion Opportunities
15:15
Snacks
15:40
Outstanding Research Paper Finalists Policy Making Competition Awarding Ceremonies Closing Remarks
16:40 17:00
DAY 4 July 3, 2016 CULTURAL TOUR Luneta Park Intramuros National Museum
Convention Details Competitions
Competition proper and open forum from the 2015 International Conference
Outstanding Research Paper Competition The Young Economists’ Convention – Outstanding Research Paper Competition is a competition that allows budding young economists to share their insights and be recognized for excellent research. It is organized with the main thrusts of initiating critical thinking among young economists and improving student research for policy development in the interest of nation building. Screening and Selection Process: The International Conference shall hold the international round of the Outstanding Research Paper Competition. All accepted entries are invited to present in the International Conference to complete the screening process. The regional winners shall present their papers together with the accepted international round papers. The grand winner shall be selected therein. Visit http://theyoungeconomists.org/outstanding-research-paper-competition/ for the complete application process for the Outstanding Research Paper Competition.
Plan your trip Represent your school in international competitions. Present your ideas and receive feedback from respected judges. Winners will receive cash grants and medals.
Policy Making Competition The Young Economists' Convention (YEC) - Policy Making Competition is an avenue for students to practice their role as future leaders and policy makers. It aims to promulgate awareness, enhance critical thinking, and foster active participation in light of the relevant events and issues aecting society today. Going beyond student research, the competition aims to put what are taught in both the classroom and in the conventions into practice, in a way that can put the students in the shoes of our current policy makers.
International ags color the venue
Previous delegates from the 2015 International Conference
Stay tuned through http://theyoungeconomists.org/policy-making-competition/ for the complete application process for the Policy Making Competition.
Application
Join #theYECjourney Key Dates
Early Deadline of Applications
May 23, 2016
Regular Deadline of Applications
May 30, 2016
Final Deadline of Applications
June 06, 2016
Release of Application Results
June 11, 2016
Deadline for Payment
June 18, 2016
Deadline for Submission of Additional Forms June 20, 2016
Eligibility & Procedures Eligibility
IMPORTANT
• 17-25 years old • Be fit to travel • Have a valid passport • Good academic standing
Application Procedure
Interested delegates must undergo the following steps: a. Access the online application form via bit.ly/InterCon-Applications and fill out the required information. b. Wait for the screening results through email. c. Upon acceptance, delegates must pay the conference fee through the options enclosed in the acceptance packet (sent via email). d. Accepted delegates will be instructed to fill out the additional forms and registration forms as the event date approaches.
Conference Fees Local delegates
- PHP 500.00
Get a 2-day convention pass for July 1 and July 2
International delegates - USD 280.00 Includes a 2-day convention pass, accommodation for 4 days and 3 nights, and selected meals* (See FAQs)
*Only 75 International Delegates will be accepted to ensure the quality of the YEC experience. *The same procedure applies to interested local (Filipino) delegates.
CONTACT INFORMATION Should you have any concerns or further inquiries, please email us at youngeconomistsconvention@gmail.com. We will respond immediately. You may also visit our website at www.theyoungeconomists.org for FAQs.
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