Subject:
2nd CALL FOR PAPERS - IFPRA Asia Pacific Congress
Singapore October 2002
Date:
Sun, 3 Feb 2002 18:14:06 +0800
From:
"Dr. Russell Arthur Smith"
Reply-To:
List of botanical gardens and arboreta staff interested in plant collections
To:
AABGACOL@LIST.MSU.EDU


Apologies for cross postings.

Following the success of the 1st call for papers, when many good abstracts
were received and accepted for presentation as full papers during the
congress, the congress organizing committee continues the call for abstracts
on all nominated topics and particularly for topics related to community
relations, planning and management case studies, contemporary challenges and
application of technology.

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International Federation of Park and Recreation Administration
Institute of Parks and Recreation (Singapore)

IFPRA Asia-Pacific Congress 2002
Singapore, October 21 ­ 24 2002

2nd CALL FOR PAPERS

THEME: Parks and Recreation in the Information Age
In the 21st Century, parks and recreation will become a major focus and
concern for many planning authorities. With the unprecedented intensity and
scale of urbanization, coupled with the ever-changing development of
information technology, people will value intimate contact with nature and
increasingly seek diverse and new recreational opportunities. As we are
forced to come to terms with the rapid changes in so many different fronts,
how are we to continue to meet the needs of the people and their
expectations?
The IFPRA Asia-Pacific Congress will focus on the parks and recreation
industry in the 21st Century, and aims to showcase the various best
practices in parks and recreation in the Information Age. This particular
focus is highly relevant because many cities and towns around the world are
confronted by similar challenges that have taken on a global and
international dimension.
Globalization will influence every city¹s condition and living environment.
Hence, attractive and quality living environments will play an increasingly
larger part in the quality of life of citizens. Cities, which have
effectively and seamlessly incorporated parks and recreation into their
development, will successfully attract talented, interesting and creative
minds.
The organizers of the IFPRA Asia-Pacific Congress recognize this importance
and aims to provide a forum for participants from around the world,
particularly from this region, to exchange and share new ideas and
experiences. The five sub-themes:
I New Century, New Challenges
II Parks and Recreation: A New Profession
III The Contributions of Parks and Recreation to Society
IV Looking Back, Moving Forward
V Community Involvement in Parks and Recreation

2nd CALL FOR PAPERS
Persons interested in presenting a paper at the IFPRA Asia-Pacific Congress
2002 are invited to submit an abstract for consideration.

Submission of Abstracts
Abstracts for proposed papers should be submitted by 31 March 2002.
All abstracts should contain the following:
1. Name(s) of author(s)
2. Institutional affiliation
3. Mailing Address
4. E-mail address
5. Fax number
6. 250-350 word abstract of proposed paper, including:
a. Statement of problem/issue/question addressed and objectives of the paper
b. Literature and conceptual/theoretical/policy framework to which the paper
relates
c. If empirically based: data source and research methods used
d. Findings/conclusions
e. Five keywords
f. An indication of the Congress sub-theme to which the paper relates
g. Up to three key literature references

Format: MS Word, or WordPerfect or .rtf

Abstracts submission by website (preferred):
http://ifpra2002.calendarone.com
or
by email as attachment: inmeet@inmeet.com

Deadlines
Abstracts will be considered on a continuous basis. Authors can expect to
receive a decision within one month of receipt of abstract.
Final date for receipt of full paper will be announced soon.
(Details of format for full paper will be provided)
General Program Information
The Congress web-site (at http://ifpra2002.calendarone.com ) will be
continually updated with details of papers and the Congress program.
Acceptance is conditional on at least one presenter registering and paying
the conference fee.

For more information, please contact our conference secretariat :

IFPRA Conference Secretariat
C/o Integrated Meetings Specialist
114 Middle Road #05-02
Lee Kai House
Singapore 188971
Tel : (65) 226 3069
Fax: (65) 226-3016
Email : inmeet@inmeet.com
c/o Mr Ivan Boo


Congress Registration, Tour Programs and Arrangements for Accompanying
Persons
Watch our website for details: http://ifpra2002.calendarone.com


Make 2002 your Visit Singapore Year!

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