International Conference on Autonomous Social Sciences and Alternative Development
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description: ABOUT THE CONFERENCE "Autonomous Social Sciences and Alternative Development in Times of Multiple Crises" May 21-23th 2026 | IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia | Hybrid Format Navigating the Poly-Crisis: A Regional Imperative The Asia-Pacific region currently stands at the precipice of a severe ‘poly-crisis,’ characterised by the volatile convergence of ecological emergencies, political instability, and persistent socio-economic precarity. As home to sixty per cent of the global population, Southeast Asia faces intensifying hydro-meteorological disasters that do not occur in a vacuum but intersect deeply with structural inequalities and a troubling resurgence of authoritarianism. Mainstream development paradigms—often anchored in top-down technological fixes and macroeconomic metrics—have frequently exacerbated these vulnerabilities, displacing communities and disregarding indigenous life-worlds. This conference convenes to interrogate these failures and explore how locally rooted, ecologically regenerative, and socially just frameworks can serve as vital counterweights to systemic collapse. The Epistemic Turn: Towards Autonomous Social Sciences For praxis-based alternatives to effectively reshape policy and global theory, we must confront an underlying epistemic crisis. Mainstream social sciences in the Global South often struggle with the ‘captive mind,’ relying uncritically on Western concepts that render local realities invisible. This forum champions ‘Autonomous Social Sciences’ not as a retreat into isolationism, but as a robust, dialogical engagement grounded firmly in local histories and community priorities. By challenging the ‘coloniality of knowledge’ and transcending internal hegemonic biases, we aim to empower scholars and practitioners to define their own categories of justice, resilience, and transformation, rather than relying on derivative frameworks. Honouring a Legacy: The Sajogyo Centennial This gathering holds profound historical significance as t…
publisher: PSP3 IPB University
language: en
publication name: International Conference on Autonomous Social Sciences and Alternative Development