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 trust in governance, and poor communication about how tax money is used are among the main drivers. Yet without adequate revenue, cities cannot maintain roads, manage waste collection, or prepare... Read More
NOVAFRICA Seminar: Subhrendu K Pattanayak, Duke University — Electrifying Empowerment: Women and Energy Access
In our upcoming NOVAFRICA Seminar, we are pleased to welcome Professor Subhrendu K Pattanayak, on Wednesday, 10th December, at 11:30 AM (Lisbon time), in Room B008, Nova School of Business and Economics, Carcavelos campus, who will present his paper: “Electrifying Empowerment: Women and Energy Access” Abstract Most of us woke up this morning, used... Read More
NOVAFRICA Podcast: Melanie Morten, Stanford University — The Effects of Legal Short-term Migration: Evidence from the H-2A program.
What can we learn from programs like H-2A about migration and labor mobility? In the latest episode of Season 8 of the NOVAFRICA Sustainable Development Talks podcast, we feature Melanie Morten from Stanford University. She shares key insights from her research on: “The effects of legal short-term migration: Evidence from the H-2A program”. Her... Read More
NOVAFRICA Merit Scholarships
NOVAFRICA has been promoting the NOVAFRICA Merit Scholarships Program since 2012. This scholarship is awarded to outstanding students from sub-Saharan African countries who have been accepted at Nova SBE. It consists of a tuition waiver and subsistence allowance. Before being considered for this scholarship, students must secure admission in a Nova SBE degree of their... 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 is often overlooked in discussions about migration’s broader impact. Can better integration at the destination translate into development benefits back home? That is the central question behind “Integrating Migrants: Experimental... Read More
NOVAFRICA Seminar: Ariel BenYishay, AidData — Landmine Clearance and Economic Development
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 (Lisbon time), in Room B113, Nova School of Business and Economics, Carcavelos campus, who will present his paper: “Landmine Clearance and Economic Development: Evidence from Multispectral Satellite Imagery, Nighttime Lights,... Read More
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 Seminar Series, we are pleased to welcome Professor Oliver Vanden Eynde from the Paris School of Economics (PSE),on Wednesday, 29th October, at 11:30 AM (Lisbon time), room D012, Nova School of... 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 study explores how artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) influences both deforestation and local economic resilience across Africa. Leveraging geological data and exogenous temporal variation, the authors construct the first... Read More
NOVAFRICA Vacancies for Research Assistant (Mexico)
Professor Wayne Sandholtz (Nova SBE) and Professor Francisco Garfias (Duke University) seek qualified applicants for the position of Research Assistant (RA) in the project “Electoral effects of infrastructure in Mexico.” This project aims to answer a vital question in political economy: when do voters reward governments for providing public goods? It entails the processing and... 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 for development in Quelimane, Mozambique — from climate change to urban infrastructure. As we wrap up the series, join Frederica Mendonça, PhD candidate at NOVAFRICA Nova School of Business and... Read More