Seminar

Seminar

2018-19
  •    Sixth International Conference On Empirical Issues In International Trade And Finance (EIITF)

    The Institute organised its Sixth International Conference on Empirical Issues in International Trade and Finance (EIITF) during 13-14 December, 2018 at its Delhi Campus.  The Conference was inaugurated by Prof. Alan L. Winters, a distinguished Professor of Economics at University of Sussex, United Kingdom and Prof. Joshua Aizenman, a distinguished Professor of International Relations and Economics at University of Southern California. Prof. Manoj Pant, Director IIFT and Prof. Rakesh Mohan Joshi, Chairperson (Research) were present at Inaugural Function. The Conference received wide response from the academia and the policy research community, and a total of 198 papers were submitted from Universities and Research Institutes from India and abroad. After suitable peer-review process, a total of 150 papers were selected for presentation and this includes the 12 papers from abroad from renowned universities like University of Sains, Malaysia, Abu Dhabi University, Drexel University, USA, Montpellier Business School, France, University of Washington, USA, Union College, New York, USA, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, AUT Business School, Auckland, New Zealand, Institute of Development Studies, UK, University of Virginia, USA etc. 

    The conference schedule accommodated a total of 29 technical sessions where ongoing research in different areas of international trade and finance were presented.   Besides the technical sessions, two special lectures were also organised:

    1. Prof. Prof. L Alan Winters, Distinguished Professor of Economics, University of Sussex, UK, delivered a lecture on "BREXIT, Trump: What is Happening to Rules-Based Trade?", which was chaired by Prof. SugataMarjit, RBI Professor of Industrial Economics, Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, Kolkata)
    2. Prof. Joshua Aizenman, Distinguished Professor of International Relations and Economics, University of Southern California delivered a lecture on "Global Financial and Macro Fragility & Emerging Markets Precautionary Strategies" which was chaired by Prof. Partha Sen, ECGC Chair Professor, IIFT. 

    In addition, Four Policy Forums on issues of significant contemporary policy relevance, namely: ‘Trade and Employment Challenge in South Asia (in collaboration with ILO), ‘Bilateral Investment Treaty (in collaboration with Centre for Trade and Investment Law), ‘Emerging Issues in International Trade Negotiations (e-commerce) (in collaboration with Centre for WTO Studies) and ‘Trade, Technology and Global Value Chain: Issues and Challenges (in collaboration with UNESCAP) were also organized at the EIITF 2018 Conference wherein distinguished speakers from various Universities and multilateral bodies were present. The Valedictory address was delivered by the Commerce Secretary, Government of India Dr. Anup Wadhawan. The ‘Best Doctoral Paper Award’ was given to Ms. Aneesha Chitgupi, Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC), Bangalore for her paper on “Sustainability of India's Current Account Deficit: Role of Remittance  Inflows and Software Services Exports". The Conference ended with the vote of thanks to all dignitaries, paper presenters, session chairs, discussants, and sponsors. IIFT faculty, students and staffs have been acknowledged for their involvement to make this conference successful.

2016-17
  •    5th International Conference on “Empirical Issues in International Trade and Finance”
    The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), a Deemed University, organized its Fifth Research Conference on Empirical Issues in International Trade and Finance (EIITF) during 16-17 December 2016 at its Kolkata Campus. The Conference received wide response from the academia and the policy research community, and a total of 101 papers were submitted from Universities and Research Institutes from India and abroad. After suitable peer-review process, a total of 71 papers were selected for presentation, 58 papers were scheduled and finally 48 papers were presented at the Conference. These included paper presenters from abroad including renowned universities, from Newcastle, namely University of Connecticut, MECAS Tlemcen University, National University of Singapore (NUS), Louisiana State University, Mercer University and IIMs, IITs, etc. The Conference was inaugurated by Shri A.K. Bhalla, IAS, Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) and Director, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT). In his welcome address, along with welcoming all the delegates and participants, he wished this event a great success. The conference comprised “Key Note and Inaugural Address”, “Special Lectures”, “Technical Sessions”, “Policy Forums”, “Book Release”, “Cultural Programme”, Pre-conference and Conference Dinners, etc. Prof. Leila Choukroune, Director, Centre for Social Sciences and Humanities (CSH), New Delhi, the French National Research Centre (CNRS) Unit on South Asia, and Prof. Rajat Acharya, Jadavpur University, were invited for delivering Special Lectures at the Conference. The Conference schedule accommodated a total of 16 technical sessions, where ongoing research in different areas of international trade and finance were presented. In addition, three Policy Forums on issues of significant contemporary policy relevance, namely: “Ease of Doing Business – Customs, Ports & Logistics Infrastructure”, “Investment Rules and Policy in the Asia-Pacific Region: Current Issues”, India’s Emerging Leadership, and Future Prospects” and “Impact of BREXIT on India” (in collaboration with Centre for WTO Studies), were organized at the EIITF 2016 Conference. The book titled Trade, Investment and Economic Development in Asia, edited by Prof. Debashis Chakraborty and Prof. Jaydeep Mukherjee was released. The Valedictory Address was delivered by Prof. Rakesh Mohan Joshi, Chairperson (Research), IIFT. During his address, he expressed happiness about success of the conference and invited the delegates for the sixth edition of the conference to be held at Delhi Campus.
2015-16
  •    Conference on Managing India’s Trade Deficit with Large Trading Partners: Lessons and Prospects
    IIFT organized a conference on “India’s Trade Deficit with major Trading Partners: Lessons and prospects” at IIFT campus, New Delhi on 23rd September, 2015 in cooperation with DFID India, Knowledge Partnership Programme (KPP) and IPE Global. Dr. Bibek Debroy, Member, NITI Aayog, Mr. Rajani Ranjan Rashmi, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India graced the event along with Dr. Surajit Mitra, Director, IIFT, Dr. Sunil Mitra, Team Leader KPP and Mr. Cedrik Schurich, Head DFID India Trade Policy Unit (iTPU).
2013-14
2012-13
  •   Conference on "Macroeconomic Stabilization Policy in an Era of Low Growth" organized on December 18, 2012 at IIFT Delhi Campus. As part of the Delhi Economics Conclave being organized during December 16-20, 2012 the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi hosted a one day Conference on "Macroeconomic Stabilization Policy in an Era of Low Growth" on December 18, 2012 at IIFT premises. The Conference is being sponsored by the Ministry of Finance, Government of India. The Conference brought together eminent resource persons from multilateral bodies like ADB, policy makers, academicians, researchers and industry experts to deliberate on the macroeconomic policies for dealing with this global uncertainty. The one-day Conference at IIFT had three special sessions on the following themes:

    a) Does Monetary Policy Matter for Long-run Growth? Evidences from Emerging Economies
    b) Indian Financial Market: Challenges and Policy Response
    c) Financial Sector Liberalization and Managing Capital Flows: Policy Options for Emerging and Developing Countries

    The Guest of Honour for the Inaugural Function was Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Former Governor, Reserve Bank of India. Dr. Surajit Mitra, Director, IIFT gave an introduction to the Conference, while Dr. Raghuram Rajan, Chief Economic Advisor, Ministry of Finance delivered a special address during the inaugural function. The other eminent resource persons who participated in the Conference include among others, Dr. Cyn-Young Park, Assistant Chief Economist, Asian Development Bank; Shri T. C. A. Ranganathan, Chairman and Managing Director, EXIM Bank of India; Dr. HAC Prasad, Senior Economic Advisor, Ministry of Finance; Shri. R V Verma, Chairman & Managing Director, National Housing Bank; Mr. Abheek Barua, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of HDFC Bank; Shri Anil Bisen, Economic Advisor, Ministry of Finance and Dr. Abhijit Sen Gupta, Senior Economics Officer, ADB, New Delhi.
  •   3rd IIFT Conference on Empirical Issues in International Trade and Finance organized during 10-11 January 2013 at IIFT Kolkata Campus.
2010-11
2008-09
2007-08
  •   Capacity Building Programme on Changing Business Landscape in MSME Sector (07-17 July 2007).
  •   Non-Agricultural Market Access : West Bengal Perspective (7th September, 2007)
  •   Reliability & Validity of Measurement (7th September 2007)
  •   Textiles Viaision 2010 (18th September 2007)
  •   G-33 Criteria for Special Products (27th September 2007)
  •   Capacity Building Programme on SMEs in Vietnam (2-7 November 2007)
2006-07
  •   Training Programme for SMEs in Food Processing Sector 25-30 May 2006 (SME Centre)
  •   Training Programme for SMEs in Food Processing Sector 25-30 November 2006 (SME Centre)
  •   "Capacity Building Programme of SMEs in Mekong sub-Region" With special Focus on Cambodia, Lao PDR and Vietnam (11-15 December 2006) (SME Centre)
  •   Management Teachers' Programme on International Business Strategy - 26-30 December 2006 (IIFT)
  •   International Technology Trade and Management, Pune - 14-16 October 2006 (IIFT)
  •   India's Deepening Economic Engagement with Asia - 21 February 2007 (IIFT)
  •   The workshop on Role of IPR to Enhance International Business of SMEs - 16 March 2007. (IIFT)
2005-06
  •   Workshop on New Centre for SME Studies at IIFT 10 May 2005 (IIFT)
  •   National Seminar on WTO Agreement on Sanitary &Phyto-sanitary Measures 17-19 May 2005 (MOC)
  •   Workshop of Chief Secretaries on Doha Round Negotiations (MoC) 24 May 2005 (MOC)
  •   Management Teachers' Programme on International Business Strategy- 19-23Dec. 05 (SMF)
  •   Certified Export Consultant for SME - 19/2-2/3/06 (SME Centre)
2004-05
  •   EU Enlargement and Its Impact on India's External Sector - 16 Sept. 2004 (IIFT)
  •   Management Teachers' Programme on International Business Strategy 27 Dec. 04 to 01 Jan. 05 (SMF)
WTO Related Seminars
  •   Dispute Settlement Systems under WTO
  •   Special and Differential Treatment for Developing Countries under WTO
  •   China's Accession to WTO
  •   Russia's Accession to WTO
  •   Moldova's Accession to WTO
  •   WTO: Trade and Environment Linkages (in Collaboration with CII)
  •   Experts Group on Interaction Between Trade & Competition Policy
  •   WTO Consistency of Trade Policy of Major Trading Partners for the Year 1999-2000
  •   WTO Agreement on Agriculture & Indian Economy
  •   WTO Compatible Scheme for State of Uttar Pradesh, India
  •   WTO Related Issues
  •   Round Table Discussion on Multilateral Framework for Competition Policy: Initiative in WTO
  •   Round Table Conference on WTO Dispute Settlement Mechanism
  •   WTO: Its Impact on SMEs
  •   Implications of WTO for India
  •   WTO & Indian Leather Industry at Calcutta
  •   WTO Issues Seminar for Chief Secretaries
  •   WTO: Agreement on Agriculture India's Negotiating Agenda
  •   WTO Ministerial Round at Doha & Indian Economy
  •   Seminar on Trade Facilitation
  •   Seminar on WTO Negotiations on RTAs
  •   National Conference on WTO Issues
  •   National Workshop on Technical Barriers to Trade
  •   WTO and Indian Business in Bombay
  •   WTO: Its Implications for Business
European Union Seminars
  •   Agriculture GSP Scheme of the European Union : A Comparative Analysis
  •   The Impact of the Expansion of the European Union on India's Exports
  •   Impact of EU's Enlargement on India
  •   EU Enlargement and Its Impact on India's External Setor
  •   Euro: Implications for India
  •   Advent of Euro

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