2025 International Behavioural Public Policy Workshop (NUS)
23 and 24 April 2025
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore
Call for abstracts are ongoing!
We invite all scholars and policy practitioners to submit their paper abstracts for onsite presentations. We welcome submissions with either theoretical or empirical contributions, including work-in-progress papers intended for future publication. Authors of selected presentations may be invited to have their work published in a report demonstrating the policy impact of behavioural public policy (BPP) interventions.
Submit your abstracts to decb64_YnBwd29ya3Nob3BAbnVzLmVkdS5zZw==_decb64 by January 31, 2025
About the Workshop
Welcome to the second edition of the International Behavioural Public Policy Workshop (IBPPW), NUS. Set in the picturesque Bukit Timah campus, this workshop provides a platform for scholars and practitioners to come together, exchange ideas and present their research at the intersection of the behavioural sciences and public policy. As the first of its kind in Asia, the workshop aims to chart the latest developments within the field and encourage the adoption of behavioural approaches in policy-making across Asia and beyond.
Participants of this workshop are encouraged to share their theoretical, methodological, and applied ideas across various domains, including climate change, environmental sustainability, health, consumer behaviour, and technology, amongst others.
The two-day workshop will include 4 to 5 sessions, each featuring presentations designed to facilitate in-depth discussions on specific research questions aligned with the theme. The final number of sessions will be confirmed based on the abstracts submitted.
Theme
Ideas and Action: Measuring the Impact of Behavioural Public Policy
Scholars, practitioners, and public institutions around the globe are increasingly utilising behavioural insights to enhance public policy in areas like public health, education, and environmental sustainability. This theme encourages theoretical, methodological, and empirical contributions that evaluate and demonstrate the effects of these interventions across diverse geographical and socio-cultural contexts. As the inaugural BPP workshop in Asia, we particularly welcome papers with a focus on the region.
Procedural Goals
- Foster partnerships and collaborations between behavioural public policy scholars and practitioners across academia, industry and government
- Promote knowledge sharing by inviting esteemed behavioural public policy scholars and practitioners to share their latest research in Asia and beyond
- Help researchers and practitioners polish their work-in-progress studies into manuscripts ready for publication
Informational Goals
- Chart the development of the field and showcase the latest theoretical and empirical advancements in Asia and beyond
- Explore the applications of behavioural interventions across different contexts, population and cultures
- Discuss the challenges and effectiveness of behavioural intervention tools across different contexts
- Brainstorm for ways to enhance collaboration across different policy stakeholders to address emerging global issues
Call for Abstracts
We invite all scholars and policy practitioners to submit their paper abstracts for onsite presentations. We welcome submissions with either theoretical or empirical contributions, including work-in-progress papers intended for future publication. As the first Behavioural Public Policy (BPP) workshop in Asia, we especially welcome papers with an emphasis on the region. Authors of selected presentations may be invited to have their work published in a report demonstrating the policy impact of BPP interventions.
Submission Guidelines
The selection of papers and presentations will be based on the academic quality of the submitted abstracts. Each submission will be evaluated for its theoretical and empirical contribution(s) towards advancing behavioural public policy research and practice as well as its relevance to the workshop theme, Ideas and Action: Measuring the Impact of Behavioural Public Policy.
When submitting an abstract for consideration, please ensure that the following details are included:
- Paper Title
- Paper Abstract (150 words or less)
- A brief biography of the authors
Please use the following naming convention when submitting your abstract: 2025BPPWorkshop_Presenter Last Name_Paper Title
Submit your documents in Microsoft Word format to: decb64_YnBwd29ya3Nob3BAbnVzLmVkdS5zZw==_decb64 with the subject line: “Submission of 2025 BPP Workshop Paper Abstract: [Shortened Paper Title]” by January 31, 2025.
You will be notified of the outcome of your submission by February 2025.
Registration
Early bird registration will commence on January 2025. Authors of accepted submissions will be notified and invited to proceed with the registration.
Registration fees
| SGD | Early Bird | Standard |
| Presenter | 100 | 150 |
| Public Attendee | 150 | 200 |
Registration fees are inclusive of meals and refreshments provided during the workshop.
If you require financial assistance or a fee waiver, please contact us at decb64_YnBwd29ya3Nob3BAbnVzLmVkdS5zZw==_decb64. Students are eligible for a fee waiver. To express your interest in attending, kindly email us at decb64_YnBwd29ya3Nob3BAbnVzLmVkdS5zZw==_decb64.
Important Dates
- Abstract submission deadline: January 31, 2025
- Notification of abstract acceptance: Mid-February 2025
- Early bird registration: January 2025 - March 14, 2025
- Regular registration: March 14, 2025 – April 9, 2025
- Submission of paper and presentation slides: April 9, 2025
- BPP workshop in Singapore: April 23-24, 2025
Workshop Conveners
Adam OLIVER
Professor of Behavioural Public Policy
Department of Social Policy
The London School of Economics and Political Science
LEONG Ching
Vice Provost (Student Life) and Associate Professor
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
National University of Singapore
Additional Information
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