International Conference on Frontiers of Infrastructure Finance (ICFIF 2011) At IIT Kharagpur
INTRODUCTION
Sustainable economic growth is one of the principal objectives of the developing world. The major precondition for attaining this goal, however, is the availability of infrastructure in the economy, both in passable quantity and quality. Infrastructure is considered as the wheel, if not the engine of development. The deficiency of infrastructure will certainly hamper sustainable economic growth. In most of the developing countries including India, the status of infrastructure is low as compared to the need of the respective countries. While the demand for infrastructure is growing at a much faster rate, supply is more or less stagnant. This is mostly due to the rapid urbanization and globalization taking place across the world.
The major hurdle for closing this demand and supply gap is the non-availability of finance for infrastructure creation. Despite the large number of projects that are either in progress or in the pipeline, India is continuously challenged to cope with an increasing demand for infrastructure services. The government has put together an ambitious plan to upgrade and expand infrastructure with special focus on urban infrastructure, particularly transportation, power, water, etc. Within this context the private sector is expected to provide the necessary investment through privatization and PPP schemes. The development of this sector is anticipated to stimulate economic growth, creat jobs, diversify economy and improve the quality of life in the country.
The aim of this International Conference on ‘Frontiers of Infrastructure Finance’ is to bring together different stakeholders from various parts of the world to a single platform to exchange views and share knowledge so as to build a road map for infrastructure creation and its management.
CALL FOR PAPERS
The objective of this conference is to present a platform for academicians, researchers, engineers, business analysts, financial analysts, statisticians, econometricians, economists, corporates, industry professionals and policy makers to deliberate, debate and work out the strategy for infrastructure financing and its creation.
Section A: Financial Infrastructure
* Modelling Financial Markets and Capital Markets
* Modelling and Forecasting Volatility
* PPP Model
* Bank Financial Modelling
* Financial and Contractual Design
* Infrastructure Leasing
* Islamic Finance
* Financial Derivatives
* Venture Capital
* Options and Future Markets
* SWAPS
* Financial Stability and Financial Inclusion
* Multilateral Development Agencies
* Export Credit Agencies Taxation and Subsidy
Section B: Social Infrastructure
* Water Sector Finance
* Housing Finance
* Education and Health
* Networking
* Social Capital
* Social Media
* PDS and Others
Section C:Transport and Communication Infrastructure
* Aviation Sector
* Roads and Railways
* Inland Waterways and Ports
* Telecommunication
* Satellite and Internet
Section D: Energy Infrastructure
* Power Generation
* Power Distribution and Consumption
* Power Equipment and Others
* Coal, Oil and Natural Gas
* Regulation of the Power Sector
* Renewable Energy
* Rural Infrastructure
Section E: International Finance
* International Financial Opportunities
* Synthetic Finance
* Foreign Exchange Market
* FDI and FII
* Special Purpose Vehicle
* Global Financial Crisis
* Portfolio Management
* Valuation of Intangible Assets
* Valuation of Techniques for M & A
* Valuation of Hedge Funds and Pension Funds
* IPO Valuation
* Credit Assessment and Financial Modelling
* Financial Programming
* Financial Engineering
* Applied Financial Econometrics
Section F: Strategy for Infrastructure Finance
* Private Company Valuation
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Budgetary Financing
* Debt and Equity Financing
* Public Private Partnerships
* Third Party Financing
* Project Financing
* Contractor Financing
* Customer Financing
* Credit Enhancement
* Investment and Trading
Section G: Project Finance
* Project Finance
* Power and Desalination Projects
* Cost Recovery Challenges and Subsidies Resource llocation
* Resource Leveling
* Risk Management in Infrastructure Projects
* Special Purpose Vehicle
* Project procurement and Project Appraisal
* Market Microstructure
* Risk Hedging Techniques
* Corporate Finance and Governance
Section H: Micro Finance
* Urban Micro Finance
* Social Performance and Responsible Micro Finance
* Micro Finance Institutions and Investment Opportunities
* SHG Bank Linkage Programme
* Micro Insurance
* Financial Inclusion and Financial Literacy
* Technology in Microfinance
Section I: Infrastructure Policy and Other Issue
* Public Policy Issues
* Urbanization and Urban Development
* Good Governance and Human Development
* Economic Development and Climatic Change
* Special Economic Zones
* Prudential Regulation and Super Visions
* Legal Issues of Infrastructure Financing
* Socio- Economic Policies
* Industrial Policies and Business Policies
* Other related Policies
IMPORTANT DATES
Submission of Abstracts/ Full Papers : 31 May 2011
Confirmation of Acceptance of Abstracts/ Full Papers : 15 June 2011
Full Papers Submission : 15 July 2011
Acceptance of Full Papers : 31 August 2011
Registration Deadline : 15 September 2011
Late Registration Deadline : 30 September 2011
REGISTRATION FEE
For National Participants
Category A: Corporate and Industry Professionals Rs. 4000/-
Category B: Academicians Rs. 3000/-
Category C: Young Researchers and Students Rs. 2000/-
For International Participants
Category A: Corporate and Industry Professionals USD 250
Category B: Academicians USD 200
Category C: Young Researchers and Students USD 150
Note:
For international participants, travel between Kolkata airport and IIT Kharagpur campus will be arranged by the organizer.
Registration fee (non refundable) includes conference materials, refreshments, lunch and dinner on conference days. Registration fee for accompanying spouse is Rs. 2000/- for Indian delegates and USD 150 for foreign delegates. The spouses will be entitled to all conference facilities except conference kit. Registration should be completed by September 15, 2011. Participants intending to register after September 15, 2011 should pay an extra charge of Rs. 2000 (for Indian delegates) and USD 50 (for foreign delegates).
The last date for late registration is September 30, 2011. Individual letter of invitation, which can be used for obtaining Grants or VISA, will be sent on request.
MODE OF PAYMENT
1. Payments can be made through crossed demand draft drawn in favour of "CEP-STC, IIT Kharagpur”, payable at State Bank of India, IIT Kharagpur (Bank Code: 0202) and sent to the convenor of the conference. Or
2. Payments can be by electronic fund transfer. For this, the bank details are as follows:
Account Name: CEP-STC, IIT Kharagpur
Account Number: 95562200002955
Bank Name: SYNDICATE BANK
Bank Branch Name: SRIC, IIT KHARAGPUR (Branch Code: 9556)
Bank Address: IIT KHARAGPUR, KHARAGPUR- 721 302, MIDINIPUR DIST. (W. B.), INDIA (Telephone No: 03222 255221)
Swift Code: SYN BIN BB 120
NOTE:
In case of electronic money transfer, please submit a copy of money transfer record with details of bank, amount, transaction number and date. The bank proof must be attached with registration form.
ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION
Dr. Rudra P. Pradhan
Convenor, ICFIF 2011
Vinod Gupta School of Management
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
West Bengal- 721 302, India
Phone: +91 3222 282316 (Off)/ 282317 (Res)
Mobile: +919733742104
Fax: +91 3222 278027/ 255303
Email: rudrap@vgsom.iitkgp.ernet.in/ pradhanrp@yahoo.com
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Tuesday, November 2, 2010
MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME At IIT Kharagpur
MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME At IIT Kharagpur
Web 2.0 Leveraging Social Media for Business
January 13-14, 2011
Objectives
To introduce participants to the emerging world of Web 2.0 and the architecture of participation -- where one goes beyond passive browsing and plays an active role in contributing to and building the web in a manner that benefits the individual and the organisation.
Course Contents / Program Outline
Day 1
1. Web 2.0 and the architecture of participation
2. Social Bookmarking, Tagging, Folksonomies and RSS - Locating and keeping track of information on the web
3. What is a blog and how to create one for yourself or company
4. Workshop: Build your own blog
5. Social Networks : Orkut, Facebook and Twitter
Day 2
1. What is Cloud Computing ?
2. Workshop : Practical Cloud Computing with Google Docs
3. Spreading your message with Slidecasts and Podcasts
4. Workshop : Building free applications on the web
a. An Event Registration applications
b. Questionnaires for Market Research
5. A quick look at the 3D Virtual world of Second Life
Target Audience
"I am manager, not a programmer" is a refrain that is often held by those living in denial about the ubiquity of the web in the contemporary economy. They pretend that it is beneath their dignity to work with technology whereas in reality it may be beyond their ability! This workshop is meant for Senior and Middle Level executives of companies who feel that they are being left behind in the march of technology. This course will help such individuals understand that just as the ability to send an email or SMS has become indispensable in the corporate world, so would an active participation in the use of tools and technologies of Web 2.0 be a skill that is will be at a premium in the years to come.
Resource Requirements / Mode of Delivery
This is workshop oriented "Do-it-yourself" kind of a program supported by lectures and presentations. Each participant would need a personal computer desktop or laptop and a reliable access to the internet.
Dates: January 13-14, 2011
Location & Venue: IIT Kharagpur Kolkata Campus
HC-Block III, Vidhan Nagar (Salt Lake), Kolkata 700106
Programme Fee: 12,000.00 (Non-residential)
Course Coordinator: Prithwis Mukerjee
MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Materials Management
January 5 -7, 2011
Course Objective
Management of materials plays an important role in providing a competitive edge in today’s competitive Business Scenario. Apart from managing working capital, management of materials also helps in improving product performance. Management of inventory is an essential component of Materials Management function. In addition to Raw Materials and Consumables, management of Spares is also very critical; especially for process industry. The programme is focused on understanding and developing appropriate strategy for materials and inventory management.
Course Contents
* Strategic role of Materials Management
* Materials and Inventory cycle
* Classification and Codification of Materials
* Models for managing Inventory
* Vendor rating
* Management of Spares
Participant background
Midle and senior level executives in materials, purchasing, production planning, inventory planning, vendor development, vendor relations managers, supply management, etc.
Pedagogy
The programme consists of classroom discussions, individual and group exercises, and case studies. The programme will cover various analytical and innovative tools used for managing materials. Case studies will focus on best practices and learning from the successes and the failures of past efforts.
Dates: January 5-7, 2011
Location & Venue: VGSOM, IIT Kharagpur
Programme Fee: 22,000.00 (Residential)
Course Coordinator: Arabinda Tripathy
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Web 2.0 Leveraging Social Media for Business
January 13-14, 2011
Objectives
To introduce participants to the emerging world of Web 2.0 and the architecture of participation -- where one goes beyond passive browsing and plays an active role in contributing to and building the web in a manner that benefits the individual and the organisation.
Course Contents / Program Outline
Day 1
1. Web 2.0 and the architecture of participation
2. Social Bookmarking, Tagging, Folksonomies and RSS - Locating and keeping track of information on the web
3. What is a blog and how to create one for yourself or company
4. Workshop: Build your own blog
5. Social Networks : Orkut, Facebook and Twitter
Day 2
1. What is Cloud Computing ?
2. Workshop : Practical Cloud Computing with Google Docs
3. Spreading your message with Slidecasts and Podcasts
4. Workshop : Building free applications on the web
a. An Event Registration applications
b. Questionnaires for Market Research
5. A quick look at the 3D Virtual world of Second Life
Target Audience
"I am manager, not a programmer" is a refrain that is often held by those living in denial about the ubiquity of the web in the contemporary economy. They pretend that it is beneath their dignity to work with technology whereas in reality it may be beyond their ability! This workshop is meant for Senior and Middle Level executives of companies who feel that they are being left behind in the march of technology. This course will help such individuals understand that just as the ability to send an email or SMS has become indispensable in the corporate world, so would an active participation in the use of tools and technologies of Web 2.0 be a skill that is will be at a premium in the years to come.
Resource Requirements / Mode of Delivery
This is workshop oriented "Do-it-yourself" kind of a program supported by lectures and presentations. Each participant would need a personal computer desktop or laptop and a reliable access to the internet.
Dates: January 13-14, 2011
Location & Venue: IIT Kharagpur Kolkata Campus
HC-Block III, Vidhan Nagar (Salt Lake), Kolkata 700106
Programme Fee: 12,000.00 (Non-residential)
Course Coordinator: Prithwis Mukerjee
MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Materials Management
January 5 -7, 2011
Course Objective
Management of materials plays an important role in providing a competitive edge in today’s competitive Business Scenario. Apart from managing working capital, management of materials also helps in improving product performance. Management of inventory is an essential component of Materials Management function. In addition to Raw Materials and Consumables, management of Spares is also very critical; especially for process industry. The programme is focused on understanding and developing appropriate strategy for materials and inventory management.
Course Contents
* Strategic role of Materials Management
* Materials and Inventory cycle
* Classification and Codification of Materials
* Models for managing Inventory
* Vendor rating
* Management of Spares
Participant background
Midle and senior level executives in materials, purchasing, production planning, inventory planning, vendor development, vendor relations managers, supply management, etc.
Pedagogy
The programme consists of classroom discussions, individual and group exercises, and case studies. The programme will cover various analytical and innovative tools used for managing materials. Case studies will focus on best practices and learning from the successes and the failures of past efforts.
Dates: January 5-7, 2011
Location & Venue: VGSOM, IIT Kharagpur
Programme Fee: 22,000.00 (Residential)
Course Coordinator: Arabinda Tripathy
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AICTE Winter School on Digital Art & Design At IIT Kharagpur
AICTE Winter School on Digital Art & Design At IIT Kharagpur
Last Date For Receipt of Completed Application : 3.12.2010 The selected participants will be informed by 10th December, 2010.
Course Overview:
The primary objectives of the present course on Digital Art & Design (DAAD) Program are two:
* To re-invigorate the original principles of creativity through state-of the art-technology that is evolving in the digital world.
* To steer the participants through a preparative platform for employment and subsequent showcasing of deliverables (products, publications, reviews, and audio-visual cuts) in the diverse fields of architectural services, design, allied computer graphics and multimedia industries associated with event management and the publication world.
However, the course is specifically designed in such a way that even lay-people with only a basic grounding in computers can take this course and develop a working knowledge in the field.
In a package, the participants will be imparted a fundamental understanding, working knowledge, and skill to work with diverse aspects of art and design in the technological age.
The course assimilates participants from diverse streams, creates a cooperative platform, and will help expose students to a variety of computer graphic software applications; and lead to the development of sound visual communications and problem solving skills. It will also help explore digital art and graphic design both as a profession and as a hobby, to bring in variety in life and living culture. Find software tools and tips for creating original computer graphics and digital art, plus information for getting started in a graphic design or computer graphics career.
As tangibles, the course expects to achieve the following:
* Develop a brief but comprehensive understanding of visual aesthetic principles along with skills to apply them to various areas starting from architectural drawing, design, modelling, and product design to photography, presentations, brochures and WebPages.
* To bring art (aesthetic principles and understanding, artistic skills, story-writing etc) and technology (digital design, image processing, computer graphics, animation, camera work and post processing, etc) together creatively.
Who Can Participate:
* AICTE faculty from departments of Architecture, Art, Designs, etc
* AICTE faculty from other fields as well
* Sponsored candidates
* Selected few B.Tech IIT students
How to Apply:
Please download the form and send it to us by registed/speed post. Send a scanned copy of the form (optional) as well. The number of the participants will be limited to 30. The selection will be made on the basis of qualifications and experience.
Course Contents:
The broad areas of the course have been designed to assimilate multi-faceted ability to understand, critique and work with modern technology in the context of as diverse fields as art and design, architecture, product design, modeling, engineering design, and diverse other types of designs.
* Aesthetics and design principles (10 hours)
o Aesthetic principles
o Visual perception
o Composition
o Design basics
This would include developing a concept of what makes things beautiful, appealing, enjoyable and what visual principles are involved in the process of art creation and appreciation
* Digital Photography (10 hours)
o The History of photography and digital photography
o Genre photography
o Working with a digital camera
o Post-processing (Photoshop, etc)
This would initiate the participants into the world of digital photography, working with digital cameras, manipulating images and making them print/web ready.
* Iconography and commercial art (8 hours)
o History of Iconography
o Avenues of commercial art
o Creative paths
o Deliverables
We like in a world of brands and advertisements. These are primarily visually oriented. Selling anything involves looking at visually stimulating signs, icons and symbols that can be recalled easily. This part of the course would focus on commercial art and design which has wide applications in the business world starting from presentations to design of brochures, ads, etc.
* Modern Application of Art from History of Architecture
o History of Architecture: India and Global
o Applications
o Creative tools
o Digital Portraits
* 2-D graphics (10 hours)
o Understanding 2-D graphics and its uses
o Working with Autocad
o Working with CorelDraw & Illustrator
o Photoshop and 2d graphics
This part of the course would impart to the participants necessary skills to put their learning into practice by learning 2-D graphic software to design anything from webpage to advertisements.
* Fundamentals of movie making and animation movies (10 hours)
o Film appreciation
o Narrative
o Working with a script
o Time-line and editing
A fascinating aspect of contemporary visual culture is the desire and ability to control moving images, and to tell stories not through texts but visuals. This part of the course would introduce the participants to the various theoretical constructs that are prerequisites for making a good visual narration (even through PPT) be it through videography or animation.
* Making a movie (15 hours)
o Working with the script
o Shooting
o Post-production
This part of the course would take the participants through hands on experience of making a short movie. It would involve visits to and assistance of CET.
* Making an animation (15 hours)
o Working with Flash
o Drawing the central characters
o Working with the script
o Time-line and rendering
This module would provide participants with enough skills to make small animations for a variety of contexts and uses like business, art, architecture and scientific animations.
* Introduction to 3-D modeling and rendering (10 hours)
o Introduction to 3-D animation
o Introduction to 3-D Max
o Introduction to Maya 3D
This module would provide a bird’s-eye-view of the state-of-the-art 3-D animation used in movies, and would provide a working skill of developing, rendering and animating 3-D objects.
Registration:
All the participants have to be registered for the winter school. The teachers from the AICTE sponsored colleges/universities /NITs/IITs need not pay the registration fee. The selected candidates will be reimbursed 2nd class to and fro railway fare via shortest route. Accommodation and food will be free.
Self-financed candidates will have to pay a course fee of Rs. 7000 for the course which would also include course material, course kit and CD. The institute will arrange accomodation for them but they will have to pay separately for their stay and food. A demand draft in the name of CEP-STC, IIT Kharagpur must be sent along with the completed form.
Contact Us:
DR. J. SEN
Phone: +91- 03222-283222
Address:
Department of Architecture and Regional Planning, IIT Kharagpur, West Bengal, India
PIN: 721302
E-mail : joysen610@yahoo.co.in
or
DR. P. PATNAIK
Phone: +91- 03222-283614
Address:
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Kharagpur, West Bengal, India
PIN: 721302
E-mail : priyadarshi1@yahoo.com
for more info visit.
http://www.enjineer.com/forum
Last Date For Receipt of Completed Application : 3.12.2010 The selected participants will be informed by 10th December, 2010.
Course Overview:
The primary objectives of the present course on Digital Art & Design (DAAD) Program are two:
* To re-invigorate the original principles of creativity through state-of the art-technology that is evolving in the digital world.
* To steer the participants through a preparative platform for employment and subsequent showcasing of deliverables (products, publications, reviews, and audio-visual cuts) in the diverse fields of architectural services, design, allied computer graphics and multimedia industries associated with event management and the publication world.
However, the course is specifically designed in such a way that even lay-people with only a basic grounding in computers can take this course and develop a working knowledge in the field.
In a package, the participants will be imparted a fundamental understanding, working knowledge, and skill to work with diverse aspects of art and design in the technological age.
The course assimilates participants from diverse streams, creates a cooperative platform, and will help expose students to a variety of computer graphic software applications; and lead to the development of sound visual communications and problem solving skills. It will also help explore digital art and graphic design both as a profession and as a hobby, to bring in variety in life and living culture. Find software tools and tips for creating original computer graphics and digital art, plus information for getting started in a graphic design or computer graphics career.
As tangibles, the course expects to achieve the following:
* Develop a brief but comprehensive understanding of visual aesthetic principles along with skills to apply them to various areas starting from architectural drawing, design, modelling, and product design to photography, presentations, brochures and WebPages.
* To bring art (aesthetic principles and understanding, artistic skills, story-writing etc) and technology (digital design, image processing, computer graphics, animation, camera work and post processing, etc) together creatively.
Who Can Participate:
* AICTE faculty from departments of Architecture, Art, Designs, etc
* AICTE faculty from other fields as well
* Sponsored candidates
* Selected few B.Tech IIT students
How to Apply:
Please download the form and send it to us by registed/speed post. Send a scanned copy of the form (optional) as well. The number of the participants will be limited to 30. The selection will be made on the basis of qualifications and experience.
Course Contents:
The broad areas of the course have been designed to assimilate multi-faceted ability to understand, critique and work with modern technology in the context of as diverse fields as art and design, architecture, product design, modeling, engineering design, and diverse other types of designs.
* Aesthetics and design principles (10 hours)
o Aesthetic principles
o Visual perception
o Composition
o Design basics
This would include developing a concept of what makes things beautiful, appealing, enjoyable and what visual principles are involved in the process of art creation and appreciation
* Digital Photography (10 hours)
o The History of photography and digital photography
o Genre photography
o Working with a digital camera
o Post-processing (Photoshop, etc)
This would initiate the participants into the world of digital photography, working with digital cameras, manipulating images and making them print/web ready.
* Iconography and commercial art (8 hours)
o History of Iconography
o Avenues of commercial art
o Creative paths
o Deliverables
We like in a world of brands and advertisements. These are primarily visually oriented. Selling anything involves looking at visually stimulating signs, icons and symbols that can be recalled easily. This part of the course would focus on commercial art and design which has wide applications in the business world starting from presentations to design of brochures, ads, etc.
* Modern Application of Art from History of Architecture
o History of Architecture: India and Global
o Applications
o Creative tools
o Digital Portraits
* 2-D graphics (10 hours)
o Understanding 2-D graphics and its uses
o Working with Autocad
o Working with CorelDraw & Illustrator
o Photoshop and 2d graphics
This part of the course would impart to the participants necessary skills to put their learning into practice by learning 2-D graphic software to design anything from webpage to advertisements.
* Fundamentals of movie making and animation movies (10 hours)
o Film appreciation
o Narrative
o Working with a script
o Time-line and editing
A fascinating aspect of contemporary visual culture is the desire and ability to control moving images, and to tell stories not through texts but visuals. This part of the course would introduce the participants to the various theoretical constructs that are prerequisites for making a good visual narration (even through PPT) be it through videography or animation.
* Making a movie (15 hours)
o Working with the script
o Shooting
o Post-production
This part of the course would take the participants through hands on experience of making a short movie. It would involve visits to and assistance of CET.
* Making an animation (15 hours)
o Working with Flash
o Drawing the central characters
o Working with the script
o Time-line and rendering
This module would provide participants with enough skills to make small animations for a variety of contexts and uses like business, art, architecture and scientific animations.
* Introduction to 3-D modeling and rendering (10 hours)
o Introduction to 3-D animation
o Introduction to 3-D Max
o Introduction to Maya 3D
This module would provide a bird’s-eye-view of the state-of-the-art 3-D animation used in movies, and would provide a working skill of developing, rendering and animating 3-D objects.
Registration:
All the participants have to be registered for the winter school. The teachers from the AICTE sponsored colleges/universities /NITs/IITs need not pay the registration fee. The selected candidates will be reimbursed 2nd class to and fro railway fare via shortest route. Accommodation and food will be free.
Self-financed candidates will have to pay a course fee of Rs. 7000 for the course which would also include course material, course kit and CD. The institute will arrange accomodation for them but they will have to pay separately for their stay and food. A demand draft in the name of CEP-STC, IIT Kharagpur must be sent along with the completed form.
Contact Us:
DR. J. SEN
Phone: +91- 03222-283222
Address:
Department of Architecture and Regional Planning, IIT Kharagpur, West Bengal, India
PIN: 721302
E-mail : joysen610@yahoo.co.in
or
DR. P. PATNAIK
Phone: +91- 03222-283614
Address:
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Kharagpur, West Bengal, India
PIN: 721302
E-mail : priyadarshi1@yahoo.com
for more info visit.
http://www.enjineer.com/forum
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