Call for Proposals – Workshop: Civil Society’s Responses to Illicit Trade
6 February, 2025 - 7 February, 2025
We are pleased to announce a call for abstracts for a workshop to be held in person at LUMSA University in Palermo, Italy, on February 6-7, 2025.
Event Dates: February 6-7, 2025
Venue: LUMSA University, Palermo, Italy
Scope:
The workshop aims to critically examine civil society’s responses to illicit trade, illegal markets, and organized crime. Successful initiatives abound in Italy, particularly in the South and regions historically entrenched with mafia organizations, as well as internationally. These initiatives include associations that empower entrepreneurs opposing mafia extortion, encouraging consumers to support ‘ethical’ products from companies rejecting ‘pizzo’ payments and openly challenging extortion schemes. Additionally, significant civic efforts support social cooperatives utilizing mafia-confiscated assets. These actions empower citizen-consumers not only to combat criminal activities but also to foster ethical exchanges and civic responsibility. Through strategic financial decisions, they contribute to broader movements advocating justice and integrity in economic practices.
We welcome multidisciplinary theoretical reflections, case studies, and comparative analyses inspired by these examples and others. If you are engaged in theoretical or applied research on civil society’s response to illicit trade, illegal markets, or organized crime, we invite you to submit an abstract for consideration. Selected participants will have the opportunity to present their research and actively contribute to discussions during the workshop.
Important Dates:
Paper Submission: November 30, 2024
If you are interested in participating, we invite you to submit your abstract to stefano.caneppele@unil.ch and lucas.tosirodriguez@unil.ch by November 30, 2024. Abstracts should be approximately 200 words and align with the workshop themes outlined in the call. Please include “GLITSS Workshop Palermo 2025” as the subject line of your email.
Notification of acceptance will be sent in December 2024.
