As the world grapples with persistent inequality and economic disparities, the role of fiscal and monetary policies in fostering inclusive growth has assumed greater significance. Developing and emerging markets face unique challenges and opportunities in crafting policies that not only stimulate economic growth but also ensure that the benefits are equitably distributed. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Bank of Korea (BOK) are seeking original, unpublished papers to explore innovative approaches and evidence-based strategies that can enhance the effectiveness of fiscal and monetary frameworks in promoting inclusive development.

We invite research that examine the potential contribution of fiscal and monetary policies to promoting growth and development that benefit the entire population. Selected papers on the theme “Fiscal and Monetary Policies for Inclusive Growth in Developing and Emerging Markets” will be presented at an in-person conference to be held at the Bank of Korea in Seoul, Republic of Korea on July 16 and 17, 2025. For each paper, the organizers will provide travel and accommodation support for one author who is a citizen of an ADB member economy. 

Papers presented at the conference will also be considered for publication in a special issue of the Journal of International Money and Finance (JIMF) following a fast-track review process. Papers considered for the JIMF special issue will be subject to the journal’s standard submission procedure.

Paper topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Fiscal and monetary policy coordination for inclusive economic growth
• Role of fiscal and monetary policy in promoting gender equity
• Inequality and growth convergence in open economies
• Fiscal and monetary policy in developing and emerging markets
• Role of monetary policy in fostering financial inclusion
• Coordinating fiscal and monetary policies in response to external shocks
• Economic resilience of emerging economies during elevated global volatility and geopolitical risk
• Safeguarding debt sustainability under global uncertainty
• International transmission of fiscal and monetary policies
• Sovereign debt and fiscal-monetary interaction in open economies
• Enhancing the policy toolkit for macroeconomic and financial stability
• International capital flows and sustainable development goals
• Global spillovers of fiscal and monetary policy
• Technology and inclusive growth and the role of fiscal and monetary policy in the open economy