Can free secondary school change how siblings affect each other’s schooling?
Tanzania’s removal of secondary school fees reshaped not only access to education, but also the way siblings’ schooling outcomes were linked. In “Sibling Spillovers and... Read More
Can turning abstract equations into real-world budgeting problems be the key to improved math scores and motivation?
Low‑ and middle‑income countries face persistent challenges in elevating math attainment levels, partly because many students move through school without mastering basic skills and their... Read More
Bridging Tradition and Science: How Health Campaigns Engage Beliefs in Rural Guinea-Bissau
Improving health outcomes is not only about resources but also about beliefs. Sub-Saharan Africa continues to face major challenges in maternal and infant health, accounting... Read More
Beyond Perception: Rethinking Immigration Policy in a Globalized World
The billboard in Montijo Portugal displayed “Isto Não é O Bangladesh” (“This is not Bangladesh”), which triggered strong outrage from immigrant communities and anti-racism groups.... Read More
The Human Side of Migration — Why Personality Matters in Integration
Migration is more than just a legal process; it’s a human journey shaped by personality. While policies set the framework, traits like risk aversion, impatience,... Read More
How Talking About Public Revenue Use Can Boost Tax Morale — Lessons from Mozambique
In many developing countries, including Mozambique, tax compliance and public revenue remain critically low, limiting governments’ ability to fund essential services. Weak state capacity, low... Read More
Integrating Migrants — Why Supporting Immigrants Abroad Can Drive Development at Home
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
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
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
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