Calling aspiring African PhD students! We will be running 2 webinars to share info on how to prepare for and get into good Econ graduate programs in North America & Europe. Apply by 18th October here : j-p.al/phd-webinar-ap… PREDOC.org Graduate Applications International Network (GAIN) Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) Innovations for Poverty Action

I'm still looking for about 15-16 PhD students or postdocs in econ or related fields at universities based in LMICs who would like feedback on a JMP (or advanced paper)! Have an excess of mentors, which is awesome. Sign up here! Spread the word! forms.gle/CDRGzsrfhKCMWM…

I had a great chat with J-PAL Africa about my incredible experience with them both through learning and funding opportunities. Kindly read and share your thoughts.

I had a great chat with J-PAL Africa about my incredible experience with them both through learning and funding opportunities. Kindly read and share your thoughts. Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Cornell Dyson

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My profound gratitude to Jessica Leight for the mentorship opportunity. It is a great privilege.

My sincere gratitude to Todd Pugatch for the time and effort committed to providing insightful comments on my research work and it was such a huge honour meeting you in-person at the Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) Research retreat.

Here is a well curated round-up of the discussions and presentations from the just concluded 2023 African Economic Conference which also has a summary of my presentations. lnkd.in/g3fMwzxY Many thanks to Emeka Anuforo. #AEC2023 #afdb #undp #uneca

Call for application for the STAARS fellowship program is currently open. Kindly use the link below for find more details and how to apply: barrett.dyson.cornell.edu/staars/staars-… Application deadline is January 19, 2024 #research #STAARS #Cornell

Come work with me, @danielascur Joanna Upton John Hoddinott Jenny Aker Heather Schofield, etc. We are launching a Cornell pre-doc program in development economics. (Despite the formal HR language, we can petition for visa support if needed.) Join us! cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CornellCareerP…

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Nneka Esther Osadolor (Okoh), a mentee from the @G2LMLIC Mentoring Programme reveals in her working paper that transitioning to #informal jobs reduces the chances of rising above the #povertyline in #Nigeria.👔 📊Have a look: bit.ly/4dUMgk4 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office #EconTwitter

A new working paper on the dynamics of informality and poverty in Nigeria. Special thanks to the G2LM|LIC team for the privilege. #informality #poverty #IZA

🧑‍🏫Are you a researcher from East or West Africa looking to grow your skillset in the quantitative social sciences? Apply now to the CEGA Fellowship Program! Successful applicants will spend 16 weeks in-person, at either UC Berkeley or Northwestern: go.cega.org/25-26Fellowship

🌍 Are you a researcher in East or West Africa looking to enhance your quantitative social science research skills? Join us for an information session tomorrow, Dec 5, to learn more about the CEGA Fellowship, including eligibility and how to apply: cega.berkeley.edu/event/fellowsh…

📢 Our internship applications for 2025 are now open! Internships are paid and can be up to 6 months long. Remote and in-person opportunities in Accra, Cape Town, Johannesburg, or Nairobi available. Apply here: j-p.al/r01

Happy International Day of Education! The future cannot wait any longer. It’s time to bridge the education investment gap and make quality education a priority for every child. Global Partnership for Education Let’s keep inspiring change and shaping a better world through education!

My course "Global Policy Analysis" will again be open to a select number of remote students from low- and middle-income countries via Zoom. Course starts on Feb 18th, application deadline Tuesday, February 5th. Link to the application form below 👇

The NIERA Policy Fellowship Program is here! The call is for policymakers in West & E.A & is aimed at sharpening their evidence-informed policymaking skills Apply before the May 6th deadline & join us on April 3rd for our info session by registering here: tinyurl.com/Niera-Policy

Policymakers face the challenge of making decisions in rapidly changing environments, where evidence is key but not always accessible. NIERAs Policy Fellowship equips policymakers with tools to bridge the research - policy gap! Learn more & apply here: drive.google.com/file/d/1iDcgOH…