Crucial days for the future of fisheries
The ocean plays a critical role for global food security. Worldwide, it sustains the livelihood of more than 3 billion people, the vast majority of... Read More
Blog & News
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Who is afraid of urbanization?
Since the green revolution of the 1950s and 1960s, we have all believed that the development of the African continent involves improving its agricultural productivity.... Read More
Demystifying Migration
International migration flows have been growing in the last decades all over the world. At the same time, anti-migration policies are being widely adopted as... Read More
The impact of Covid-19 on intentions to migrate from Africa to Europe
The COVID-19 pandemic restricted the already limited opportunities to emigrate legally from Africa to Europe. Border closures were a mechanism used by most countries to... Read More
A development movie suggestion: “Darwin’s Nightmare”
Recommendation #2 – Darwin’s Nightmare is a 2004 Oscar-nominated documentary. Darwin’s Nightmare was written and directed by Hubert Sauper, an Austrian filmmaker, on the effect of... Read More
Global Handbook of Impact Investing
“Global Handbook of Impact Investing: Solving global problems via smarter capital markets towards a more sustainable society” By Elsa de Morais Sarmento and R. Paul... Read More
A development movie suggestion: “Toilet: A Love Story”
Recommendation #1 – Toilet: A Love Story (originally: Toilet: Ek Prem Katha) is an Indian comedy released in 2017. The movie is set in two rural... Read More
“Two sides of the aid debate and the way forward”
In 2019, the developed world sent almost 156 billion dollars on foreign aid to developing countries. However, the debate around aid is fierce. For some,... Read More
News
NOVAFRICA Seminar: Oliver Vanden Eynde, Paris School of Economics
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
“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
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”
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
NOVAFRICA-IGC Webinar: Wayne Sandholtz, Willingness to pay local taxes
Paying local taxes remains a persistent challenge in many contexts, shaping both public revenues and the trust between citizens and local governments. In the next... Read More