NOVAFRICA News: Discover Our New Blogpost on Immigration Policy in a Globalized World
NOVAFRICA has just released a new blogpost examining how immigration is perceived and debated in today’s globalized world. Inspired by a recent controversy in Portugal, the article explores how political narratives and social media can amplify fear and distort public understanding of immigration. It highlights the gap between perception and reality, showing how immigrants often... 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 in 2023 for around 70% of global deaths in these categories. Despite substantial efforts and financial investments, progress remains limited, suggesting that non-monetary factors, such as misinformation and persistent traditional... Read More
NOVAFRICA News: NOVAFRICA Event: CEPR Political Economy Symposium 2026
Coming Up: CEPR Political Economy Symposium 2026 at Nova SBE NOVAFRICA is proud to host the CEPR Political Economy Symposium 2026, in collaboration with the Nova School of Business and Economics (Nova SBE). The symposium will take place on 20–21 March 2026 at the Nova SBE Carcavelos Campus, Lisbon, Portugal. This two-day event will gather... Read More
NOVAFRICA Seminar: Joana Naritomi- LSE — Does Progressivity Raise Tax Capacity? Experimental Evidence from the D.R. Congo
In our upcoming NOVAFRICA Research Seminar, we are pleased to welcome Professor Joana Naritomi, from the LSE, on Wednesday, March 11th, 2026, at 11:30 AM (Lisbon time) in Room D011, at the Nova School of Business and Economics, Carcavelos campus. who will present her paper: “Does Progressivity Raise Tax Capacity? Experimental Evidence from the D.R.... Read More
NOVAFRICA News: New article published in the Journal of Development Economics
Congratulations to Professor Alex Armand (NOVAFRICA, Nova School of Business and Economics), Pedro Carneiro (University College London), Federico Tagliati and Yiming Xia (Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, China) on their latest paper: “Can subsidized employment tackle long-term unemployment? Experimental evidence from North Macedonia” Abstract: This study experimentally assesses the effects of temporary wage subsidies on employment in... Read More
NOVAFRICA Seminar: “Training to end poverty?” by Stefano Caria from the University of Oxford
In our upcoming NOVAFRICA Research Seminar, we are pleased to welcome Professor Stefano Caria, from the University of Oxford, on Wednesday, March 4th, 2026, at 11:30 AM (Lisbon time). This seminar will be held in Room D004, at the Nova School of Business and Economics, Carcavelos campus. Stefano Caria will present his paper on poverty.... Read More
NOVAFRICA Working Paper: From Destination to Origin: Experimental Evidence on the International Spillovers of Migrant Integration
New research examines how a low-cost digital intervention reducing information frictions among Cape Verdean immigrants in Portugal improves their labor market outcomes and social integration, generating cross-border spillovers that boost political participation and promote more egalitarian gender norms in the origin country. Title: From Destination to Origin: Experimental Evidence on the International Spillovers of Migrant... Read More
NOVAFRICA Podcast: Oliver Vanden Eynde Paris School of Economics
In our latest NOVAFRICA Sustainable Development Talks, Professor Oliver Vanden Eynde from Paris School of Economics discusses his research on “Cooperation between National Armies: Evidence from the border regions in the Sahel” Explaining how the G5 Sahel Joint Force strengthened cross-border military coordination and communication, helping reduce local conflict intensity in the Sahel region,... 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. The slogan promoted by André Ventura’s far-right populist Chega party, was more than just an election campaign slogan, it reflected a broader sentiment among the public that immigration is overwhelming... Read More
NOVAFRICA News: 2026 PhD Summer School on Development Economics
Nova SBE is offering the PhD Summer School on Development Economics to students and professionals who wish to advance their curriculum and knowledge. The PhD Summer School will be taught by David McKenzie (World Bank) the focus is on key issues in the design and analysis of field experiments. The 2026 edition is ECTS accredited and will be taught... Read More