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NOVAFRICA Blog: Integrating Migrants — Why Supporting Immigrants Abroad Can Drive Development at Home

07 Nov 2025

International migration plays a major role in shaping economic development not only for receiving countries but also for origin countries. The way immigrants integrate abroad... Read More

People of NOVAFRICA: Vitor Cavalcante

07 Oct 2025

We are excited to hear from NOVAFRICA Nova School of Business and Economics PhD candidate Vitor Cavalcante on his journey in development economics. His work... Read More

NOVAFRICA Postdoc Spotlight: Marion Richard

12 May 2025

Marion Richard is a postdoctoral researcher at NOVAFRICA, Nova School of Business and Economics. In the latest edition of our People of NOVAFRICA series, we... Read More

Six Months in Mozambique: Lessons from the Field

06 Mar 2025

There are experiences that shift the way we see the world, and my time in Mozambique, working with NOVAFRICA, was one of them. Over six... Read More

People of NOVAFRICA: Arinze Nwokolo

13 Feb 2025

Arinze Nwokolo is an Assistant Professor (Senior Lecturer) of Economics and Finance at the Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University. He holds a PhD in Economics... Read More

A Transformative Experience in Mozambique with NOVAFRICA

22 Jan 2025

My name is Veronica Guerra. I am from Italy, and this is my final semester as an Economics student at Nova SBE. Last semester, I... Read More

NOVAFRICA PhD Candidates: Frederica Mendonça

09 Mar 2024

Frederica Mendonça, a PhD student at Nova SBE, has journeyed from macroeconomics to a deep commitment to development economics. Her academic path, beginning with a... Read More

NOVAFRICA PhD Candidates: Mattia Fracchia

20 Dec 2023

This month we had the pleasure of getting to know Mattia Fracchia, who is completing his PhD at Nova SBE and is currently on the... Read More

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News

NOVAFRICA Seminar: Ariel BenYishay, AidData — Landmine Clearance and Economic Development

05 Nov 2025

As part of the 2025/2026 NOVAFRICA Seminar Series, we are pleased to welcome Professor Ariel BenYishay from AidData, on Friday, 14th November, at 11:30 AM... Read More

NOVAFRICA Seminar: Oliver Vanden Eynde, Paris School of Economics

25 Oct 2025

Evidence from a study in the Sahel region shows how cross-border military cooperation influences conflict dynamics in fragile regions. As part of the 2025/2026 NOVAFRICA... Read More

NOVAFRICA News: New Paper Published in The Economic Journal

24 Oct 2025

“Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining, Deforestation, and Economic Resilience in Africa” By NOVAFRICA affiliates Victoire Girard and Teresa Molina Millan, together with Guillaume Vic. This... Read More

NOVAFRICA–IGC Webinar: Frederica Mendonça, Waste Recycling and Cyclists

22 Oct 2025

Over the past weeks, the NOVAFRICA – International Growth Centre (IGC) at Quelimane 2025 Webinar Series has brought together researchers exploring key challenges and solutions... Read More

NOVAFRICA Seminar: Vernon Henderson, London School of Economics — “Economics of Greenfield Urban Planning”

20 Oct 2025

How can urban planning balance efficiency, equity, and market forces in rapidly growing cities? A new study based on a large-scale project in Dar es... Read More

NOVAFRICA–IGC Webinar: Patrícia Caetano, Mobilization, Small Infrastructure, and Floods

11 Oct 2025

The NOVAFRICA – International Growth Centre (IGC) at Quelimane 2025 Webinar Series continues with another engaging session focused on climate resilience and community action in... Read More

NOVAFRICA BLOG: with Vitor Cavalcante

06 Oct 2025

Research is as much about people as it is about data. We are excited to hear from NOVAFRICA Nova School of Business and Economics PhD... Read More

NOVAFRICA News: New Paper Published in Econometrica

01 Oct 2025

“Gangs, Labor Mobility, and Development” By NOVAFRICA affiliate and Nova School of Business and Economics professor Nikita Melnikov, together with Carlos Schmidt-Padilla and María Micaela... Read More

International Conference on Migration and Education – September 30, 2025 | Universidade de Cabo Verde

27 Sep 2025

NOVAFRICA is excited to announce the International Conference on Migration at Cabo Verde, bringing together researchers, policymakers, and students to discuss youth emigration and education,... Read More

NOVAFRICA-IGC Webinar: Marta Da Silveira Botelho, Property Titles, Investment, and Taxes

24 Sep 2025

Clear property titles are key to boosting investment and improving tax compliance. They play a crucial role in shaping business decisions and fostering local economic... Read More

New Resident Member: Roberto Hsu Rocha

22 Sep 2025

We are pleased to welcome Roberto Hsu Rocha as a new Resident Member at NOVAFRICA Nova School of Business and Economics! Roberto holds a PhD... Read More

NOVAFRICA-IGC Webinar: Stefan Leeffers, Information and floods

17 Sep 2025

How can timely information help communities during floods in Quelimane, Mozambique? In our next session of the NOVAFRICA – International Growth Centre at Quelimane 2025... Read More

New Resident Member: Duncan Webb

15 Sep 2025

We are delighted to welcome Duncan Webb as a new resident member at NOVAFRICA Nova School of Business and Economics! Duncan is a development economist... Read More

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