Leonard Wantchekon: Insights from his Work
Activist turned scholar Leonard Wantchekon is well-known for his research in Political Economy and Development Economics, particularly on the topics of democracy and governance, resource curse and the long-run impact of historical events. Wantchekon is currently faculty of the Politics department and associated faculty in the Economics department at Princeton University. In his 2003 seminal... Read More
Paul Collier: Insights from his Work
Currently, Sir Paul Collier is Professor of Economics and Public Policy in the Blavatnik School of Government and a Professorial Fellow of St Antony’s College in Oxford. Furthermore, he is the Director of the International Growth Centre and the Director of the Centre for the Study of African Economies. Between 1998 and 2003 the Professor... Read More
Gerard Padró-i-Miquel: Insights from his Work
Gerard Padró-i-Miquel is a professor of economics and political science at Yale University and a renowned economist for his contribution to the field of political economy applied to developing countries. Moreover, he is interested in the interplay between politics and economics as a barrier for development with a focus on civil conflicts and on the... Read More
NOVAFRICA Seminar: “Women’s economic empowerment and fertility: Long-term evidence from Tanzania”
On Tuesday, June 25, at 04.30 pm, the NOVAFRICA Center welcomes Kjetil Bjorvatn, from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH), to present his work on women’s economic empowerment and fertility. Author: Kjetil Bjorvatn, NHH. Abstract: Many young girls in developing countries experience early pregnancy and lifelong dependence upon family and partners, which may prevent them from reaching... Read More
NOVAFRICA Seminar: “Skills, Signals and Job Search in Low-income Labor Markets: Evidence from a Six-year Two-Sided Field Experiment”
On Wednesday, June 19, at 02.30 pm, the NOVAFRICA Center welcomes Vittorio Bassi, from the University of Southern California, to present his work on skills, signals and job search in low-income labor markets. Author: Vittorio Bassi, University of Southern California. Abstract: Many developing countries face the key policy challenge of matching workers to good jobs. The search... Read More
Now open! NOVAFRICA 2019 Summer Research Internships
The vacancies for the NOVAFRICA 2019 Summer Research Internships are now open! The vacancies for the NOVAFRICA 2019 Summer Research Internships are now open! NOVAFRICA is now accepting applications for the 2019 Summer Research Internships. The internships will take place in the context of ongoing NOVAFRICA field research projects. Most of these projects consist of... Read More
NOVAFRICA is hiring: Postdoctoral Researcher
NOVAFRICA is now recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. For further information see here: NOVAFRICA Vacancy: Postdoctoral Research Fellow If you would like to receive periodic information about NOVAFRICA vacancies and activities, please send an email with the subject “SUBSCRIBE”.
NOVAFRICA Seminar: “The Consequences of Refugee Repatriation for Stayees: Implications for Sustainable Development”
On Thursday, April 4, at 11.00 am, the NOVAFRICA Center welcomes Isabel Ruiz, from the University of Oxford, to present her work on refugee repatriation. Author: Isabel Ruiz, University of Oxford. Abstract: Large-scale refugee repatriation is sometimes considered a threat to stability and sustainable development because of the burden it could impose on receiving communities. Yet the... Read More
NOVAFRICA Seminar: “Migration and the Value of Social Networks”
On Wednesday, April 3, at 2.30 pm, the NOVAFRICA Center welcomes Josh Blumenstock, from the University of California, Berkeley, to present his work on migration and social networks. Author: Josh Blumenstock, University of California, Berkeley. Abstract: What is the value of a social network? Prior work suggests two distinct mechanisms that have historically been difficult to differentiate:... Read More
EMERGENCY Appeal for Mozambique
Donations accepted through the Portuguese Red Cross Cyclone Idai has swept through central Mozambique, destroying almost everything in its path, causing devastating floods, killing and injuring thousands of people. Many thousands of people are currently waiting to be rescued. According to the United Nations, this is the worst ever disaster to strike the southern hemisphere.... Read More