11th Insearch-2025

Governance in Digital Era for Peace and Prosperity

Humanity's ongoing struggle to achieve a dynamic equilibrium between peace and prosperity has been profoundly influenced by technological advancements throughout history. From prehistoric times to the present, technology has not only transformed production methods but has also reshaped human relationships, often resulting in imbalances between peace and prosperity. Today, these imbalances have reached concerning levels, prompting the United Nations to declare "Peace and Prosperity for People and the Planet, now and in the future" as the overarching goal of its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for member countries. The advent of digitization, coupled with the ICT revolution, presents both threats and opportunities in our quest for a balanced relationship between peace and prosperity at both individual and collective levels. As we embrace rapid digital transformation, governance also finds itself at a critical crossroads, where the digital age has fundamentally altered interactions among governments, businesses, and civil society. This presents unique challenges and opportunities in achieving balance between peace and prosperity.

In this context, we invite submissions for the 11th INSEARCH-2025: International Integrative Research Conference, scheduled for December 20-21, 2025, at the Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD). The theme of the conference is "Governance in Digital Era for Peace and Prosperity." This theme invites exploration of how digital technologies such as AI, big data, blockchain, e-governance platforms, and digital public services can promote responsive, transparent, and ethical governance. The conference will critically examine the balance between peace (encompassing social harmony, justice, and equity) and prosperity (covering economic growth, innovation, and environmental sustainability) through the lens of digital governance.

Emphasizing the spirit of ‘research for realization,’ the INSEARCH Conference is organized by Netinsearch International - Network for Integrative Research, in collaboration with prominent institutions including the Asian Conference on Population and Development (ACPD) in China, the Centre for Administrative Research and Innovation (CARI) at the University of Dhaka, Stamford University Bangladesh, GAIN International in Australia, EquJust at Tampere University in Finland, and the Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD) in Cumilla, Bangladesh. We are also proud to acknowledge the support of our sponsors, Sena Kalyan Sangstha (SKS) and the Palli Daridro Bimochon Foundation (PDBF).

The INSEARCH Conference serves as a multidisciplinary platform for high-level interaction, discussion, and debate in a supportive and reflective environment. The most distinctive feature of this conference is its connection to community-based research (CBR) conducted by Netinsearch International. CBR groups will present their research findings at the conference, creating opportunities for community participation alongside students and teachers/researchers. We particularly encourage community-based research and invite all interested parties to submit their research papers for consideration.

 Conference Objective

1.      To assess the evolving landscape of governance in the digital age across sectors and regions.

2.      To identify the opportunities and risks posed by digital technologies in governance frameworks.

3.      To explore the policy, ethical, and institutional dimensions of digital governance for sustainable development.

4.      To highlight innovative practices in digital governance that contributes to peaceful and prosperous societies.

5.      To foster interdisciplinary and international dialogue among academia, government, business, and civil society.

Nature of the Conference 

The conference is blended in nature and will be held online and offline. Only foreign participants can participate online if the conference authority accepts their full paper. Upon acceptance, they may join without any registration fee. Foreign participants can also attend the conference in person with prior permission from the conference secretariat and by paying full registration fees. Bangladeshi participants do not have any scope for online participation.