The objective of the conference is to bring together academicians, researchers, educators and practitioners from around the world to focus on timely regional issues and research area pertaining to in developing the ECER region.

The theme of the conference reflects the cutting-edge issues in the development of business and management,linking different disciplines related to the east coast economic regional development. The emerging issues from the conference of various disciplines hopefully, will further enhance the research areas of ECER development projects.

CONFERENCE THEME Thrusting Islam, Knowledge and Professionalism in ECER development of Business Management Call for Papers Prospective authors are invited to submit papers dealing with the conference subjects. Abstract Submission Abstract should be submitted by 30th June 2008 (see http://erc08.com/Home.html) for other important dates) using the Presentation Proposal Form provided. All abstracts must be submitted via e-mail to : secretariat@erc08.com The submitted abstract will be reviewed by the Editorial Committee and a notification of acceptance will be sent by email to the successful authors in 2 (two) weeks upon acceptance.