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The question of African economic development is enduring. With 32 of 44 Least Developed Countries (LDCs) being in Africa. It is, therefore, imperative that scholars, specifically economic historians contribute to
Submission deadline: 31 August 2025 The Young Scholars Initiative, in partnership with the African Economic History Network (AEHN), invites submissions for its 2025 annual meeting. This year’s pre-conference will
Post-colonial African transport and mobility is characterised by significant road infrastructure development and technological innovation, on one hand, and historical chronic dysfunction on the other. Africa has experienced complex challenges
Meet up locally to dial into the virtual conference with your peers follow the conference live discuss your thoughts with peers bring questions/comments to the panels via zoom lunch will be
Following the success of the first YSI workshop at the Sustainability Research & Innovation (SRI) Africa Satellite Event in Durban, South Africa, YSI is pleased to announce the call for
The workshop aims to bring together young scholars in North America whose work engages in critical thematic issues broadly relating to economic development and heterodox economics. The workshop consists of
Welcome to the new year, 2025! And thank you for participating in 2024! We truly appreciate your efforts and commitment. To begin the year on a high, we are calling
Over the past decade, historians of Zimbabwe have lost some influential colleagues who shaped both the content of the country’s historiography and its contemporary discourses. In association with the Britain
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
We are always looking for a fresh take on an economic question. Send your pitch to fresh@youngscholarsintitive.org
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