The Norwegian Association for Development Research (NFU) works to promote research, training and network building within development research. The NFU organises the annual NFU conference. The NFU runs the Forum for Development Studies jointly with the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI).
Forum for Development Studies
Forum for Development Studies is a journal for development research broadly defined – including the social sciences, economics, history and law. Forum is owned by NFU and found its present home with Routledge in 2010.
Subscribtion to Forum is included in the NFU membership fee.
Awards
The NFU has annual calls for submission of MA theses and articles to be considered for the NFU awards. Both awards (NOK 10000) are presented at the conference dinner of the annual NFU conferences. Submissions are welcome!
Events
The Annual NFU Conference is the signature event of NFU. The last conference, 'The Future of Development Research: Exploring the Nordic Perspective(s)?', was Nordic and held in Copenhagen. The 2012 conference will be held in Oslo.
Open Call for Editors: European Journal of Development Research
The European Journal of Development Research is a multi-disciplinary journal that seeks to broaden our understanding of the processes that advance or impede human development. They have vacancies for an Associate Editor and a Book Review Editor.
NFU General Assembly 2011
The General Assembly of NFU is to be held by mid-December 2011 at Centre for Development and the Environment, University of Oslo. Draft annual report, draft work plan for 2012 and other relevant documents will be circulated to our members via the NFU newsletter, by early December. Your participation and input is welcome!
Welcome to joint Nordic conference in Copenhagen!
NFU recommends the conference 'The Future of Development Research: Exploring the Nordic Perspective(s)?', to be held in Copenhagen, 24-25 November 2011. This joint Nordic initiative provides a unique meeting place for development researchers from Nordic institutions. We are extemely grateful for all contributions from sister organisations, funders and engaged members so far. And we strongly encourage NFU members to take part. Welcome!