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

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

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

“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

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

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 Salaam, Tanzania, explores how planning shapes property rights, land values, and social welfare in developing cities. As part of the 2025/2026 NOVAFRICA Seminar Series, We are pleased to welcome Professor... Read More

The NOVAFRICA – International Growth Centre (IGC) at Quelimane 2025 Webinar Series continues with another engaging session focused on climate resilience and community action in developing regions. Join Patrícia Caetano, PhD Candidate at the University of Southern California (USC), for a discussion on: Mobilization, Small Infrastructure, and Floods Discover how community mobilisation and small-scale infrastructure... Read More