Happy New Week! The African Futures Conference offers an exciting opportunity for you to present work that catalyzes discussions, foster collaborations, and generate actionable insights. All submissions can be made via email to [email protected] ow.ly/atbJ50SGYRi

AERC is proud to be part of the China-Africa Trade, Finance and FDI Report Webinar, on the road to FOCAC. Register now to secure your spot. #WeareAERC #AERCImpact

AERC is hosting a technical workshop in Nairobi from September 16-27, 2024, aimed at enhancing the research methods, proposal writing, and presentation skills of researchers from underrepresented African groups, with a focus on women participants. The workshop will cover topics

NEW African Economic Research Consortium PhD scholarships for applicants from Francophone & Anglophone sub-Saharan African countries admitted into AERC Collaborative PhD Programme (CPP) in Economics degree-awarding universities (list in link below) ⏰Deadline: 31 August aercafrica.org/announcement-o…

Exciting news! AERC Officially Opens Shared Facility for Specialization and Electives (SFSE) 2024. This year, 123 students from 17 African countries will participate in a hybrid learning experience at the University of Pretoria (University of Pretoria) , fostering excellence in Agricultural

📢 Attention Instructors! 📢 AERC is hosting a virtual technical workshop from September 16-27, 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya, focusing on research methods, proposal writing, and presentation skills. Over 10 working days, participants will gain deep insights and practical skills,

AERC mourns the loss of Professor Mohamed S. Mukras, a distinguished scholar, esteemed academic, and a leading authority in economics. Prof. Mukras was globally revered for his profound influence on Economic Affairs, Public Policy, and Fiscal Planning. His visionary work shaped

For over 35 years, AERC has been a beacon of progress in African economic research, capacity building, and graduate training. This year, in collaboration with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's Human Capital Development (HCD) Project (Gates Foundation) , AERC is hosting a

📢 Econometrics Instructors Wanted! 📊 Are you passionate about building research capacity and influencing policy? We're looking for experienced instructors for our upcoming hybrid workshop on panel and time series econometrics, running from September 23 - October 4, 2024, in

This week, a delegation from the AERC, led by Executive Director Professor Victor Murinde, visited Dr. Kamau Thugge, Central Bank of Kenya, Governor. The meeting focused on exploring partnership opportunities, including joint research projects, participation in AERC events, and training

AERC attended the Eastern and Southern Africa Trade and Development Bank (TDB) Annual General Meetings in Maputo, Mozambique. Key highlights included the election of a new TDB Chairperson and discussions on sustainable development themes. AERC’s Professor Victor Murinde explored

AERC recently took part in the International Conference on Global FinTech Ecosystem at the University of Essex. The conference, part of the UK India Fintrade project, explored how FinTech could transform banking and enhance UK-India economic ties. The project, involving

Don’t miss your chance to contribute to Food Policy’s 50th anniversary special issue. Submit your proposal for a review paper or policy comment by August 31st and make your mark on the future of food policy research. Read more: bit.ly/3T4TlGg #WeareAERC #AERCImpact

Don’t miss your chance to contribute to Food Policy’s 50th anniversary special issue. Submit your proposal for a review paper or policy comment by April 1st, 2025, and make your mark on the future of food policy research. Read more: bit.ly/3T4TlGg #WeareAERC

Great to join research workshop ⁦African Economic Research Consortium⁩ ⁦PEP - Partnership for Economic Policy⁩ ⁦ERF⁩ ⁦ODI⁩ ⁦IDRC | CRDI⁩ on impact of external shocks, and policies to build resilience: using gender sensitive macro micro analysis to understand impacts of shocks & policies

📢 REPORT | The Africa-China Reporting Project,Boston University Global Development Policy Center and African Economic Research Consortium hosted an informative capacity-building webinar on China-Africa trade, finance, and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), ahead of #FOCAC2024.

Exciting times for agricultural innovation! On August 26, 2024, AERC and Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) co-hosted a thesis Dissemination Workshop. Themed “Agricultural Innovations for Rural Development in Malawi,” brought together

At AERC, safeguarding is at the core of what we do. We stand firm in our commitment to promote human dignity and social justice for all, ensuring a safe environment for every person we work with and for. Read more on our safeguarding policy here: bit.ly/3zjQCSr

Are you ready to kickstart your career and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment? We’re thrilled to announce that we’re looking for talented and motivated interns to join our team in the listed departments. Apply here: bit.ly/3ZlcSpJ #WeareAERC #AERCImpact