Africa has, since the 1940s, been a recipient of foreign aid to fight a number of diseases. Funds provided by a variety of organizations have been channeled to contain diseases that are considered a threat to economic development and the general wellbeing of populations. Indeed, disease burdens – including malaria, diarrhea, tuberculosis, HIV-AIDS, Ebola, and […]
The Italian Economic Society is organizing its 65th Annual Scientific Meeting (RSA) at the University of Urbino from the 24th to the 26th of October. This year, YSI will continue its collaboration and is pleased to present the II YSI-SIE Pre-Conference, to be held at the University of Urbino on the 23rd of October. The […]
The discourse surrounding climate finance often emphasizes that no country should be forced to choose between climate action and development. However, the reality is that many nations, especially those in the Global South, have been grappling with this dilemma for decades. While international solidarity in principle has increased, tangible progress remains limited. Shifting from short-term […]
The Keynesian Economics and Economic Development Working Groups are glad to announce a new partnership with the Forum for Macroeconomics and Macroeconomics Policy. As part of this partnership, YSI will offer partial travel stipends to young scholars who will present at the 28th FMM Conference. The YSI stipend selection will take place in mid-August (more […]
Africa remains the highest rural region with 61 percent of its population living in rural areas. Of course, rural poverty is not only rife in Africa but a global phenomenon. One fifth of the world’s population live in extreme poverty (Khan 2001). Two out of three people in rural areas are living in poverty ( […]
The Urban and Regional Economics Working Group is glad to announce a special panel discussion at the XXII Enaber conference. Together with Professor Pedro Amaral (Center for Regional Development and Planning/UFMG, YSI’s invited speaker), André Luiz Squarize Chagas (Nereus/ FEA-USP) and Luís Abel Filho (Nereus/ FEA-USP and URCA), we aim to discuss emerging themes in […]
Oluwatosin Olusola Adesina Struggle for Economic Independence: Perspectives On Dangote Refinery Africa's quest for economic independence has long been a pressing continental goal, driven by the need to break free from overreliance on external forces for critical resources, particularly in the natural resources sector. The call for economic sovereignty is rooted in the belief that […]
In August 2023, Azim Premji University hosted the first International conference on the History of Economic Thought (HET) in India. The conference aimed to “contribute to the development of the field and advance our understanding of the historical roots of contemporary economic debates and challenges.” The presentations covered a broad spectrum of topics, ranging from […]
In August 2023, Azim Premji University hosted the first International Conference on the History of Economic Thought (HET) in India. The conference aimed to "contribute to the development of the field and advance our understanding of the historical roots of contemporary economic debates and challenges." The presentations covered a broad spectrum of topics, ranging from […]
Join us as we explore Financial Inclusion with Thereza Balliester Reis! We look forward to seeing you on Monday 28th October from 5-7pm. An in-person workshop held at SOAS, run by women in the field of Political Economy of Development, organised by women and open to women. We aim to create a platform for women […]
The Money View Reading Group reads and discusses writings on money, banking, and finance. We are a self-directed group. Anyone interested in money and banking can read the readings, join us for discussions, or suggest future readings. We meet for 90 minutes via Zoom on Tuesdays at 2 pm Eastern Time US (New York). Current […]
A major economic issue for developing countries is the heavy concentration of their exports in primary goods (that is, crude oil, coal, copper or iron ore, rough diamonds, and agricultural products such as wheat, coffee beans and cotton). Being destined for exports, these goods are not transformed into finished goods internally, thereby representing a great […]
