• 18th Annual Meeting of the African Economic History Network – Young Scholars Initiative Pre- conference

    National University of Lesotho P.O. Roma 180. Roma, Lesotho, Roma, Roma, Lesotho

    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 focus socio-economic historical factors that have shaped Africa’s developmental trajectory. We invite will papers that explore historical landmarks that have influenced change in Africa’s economic […]

  • Early Career Workshop on Post-colonial African Transportation and Mobility Research

    University of the Free State 201 Nelson Mandela Drive, Park West, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

    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 in urban planning, infrastructure, and  service provision which are apparent in public passenger transportation and mobility  experiences within and between cities. Across southern Africa, urban […]

  • Second YSI – Cedeplar Workshop in History of Economic Thought

    Cedeplar – Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Av. Presidente Antônio Carlos, 6627. Faculdade de Ciências Econômicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais., Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

    A Iniciativa Jovens Acadêmicos e o Cedeplar (Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais) têm o prazer de anunciar a realização do II Workshop YSI-Cedeplar em História do Pensamento Econômico , a ser realizado em 30 de outubro de 2025 , na Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, em Belo Horizonte, Brasil. O evento, com duração de um […]

  • 3rd Southeast Asia Economic Research and Development Conference

    Pannasastra University of Cambodia Siem Reap Campus Street 27, Krong Siem Reap, Siem Reap, Cambodia

    Southeast Asia stands at the crossroads of dynamic economic progress and significant socio-economic challenges. As one of the most vibrant and diverse regions globally, it has achieved remarkable strides in economic growth, regional integration, and poverty reduction. However, this growth has been accompanied by rising inequality, environmental degradation, technological disruptions, and increasing vulnerabilities to global […]

  • Money and Finance Reading Group

    This reading group has been created to amplify and deep our knowledge on money and finance from a wide perspective that can embrace the complexity of money’s nature, thus, the […]

  • Money View Reading Group

    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 […]

  • Rethinking Capitalism and Economic Order I

    The History of Economic Thought Working Group and East Asia Working Group of the Young Scholars Initiative is launching a webinar series that brings critical attention to the idea, practice, and evolution of capitalism. This project aims to reconnect the history of economic ideas with the world they sought to describe, reform, or transform. Capitalism […]

  • Global Conference of Children & Youth (COY)

    Belém, Pará Belém, Pará, Brazil

    A COY20, a 20ª Conferência da Juventude, será realizada no Brasil em 2025, servindo como um importante evento precursor da cúpula anual do clima da ONU, a COP30. Sob a liderança da YOUNGO, a Assembleia Geral Oficial da Juventude da Convenção-Quadro das Nações Unidas sobre Mudanças Climáticas (CQNUMC), a COY20 promete ser um dos maiores […]

  • YSI Workshop @ COP30: Navigating Climate Change Negotiations

    Center for Higher Amazonian Studies // Núcleo de Altos Estudos Amazônicos Avenida Perimetral, Belém, Belém, Brazil

    The YSI Workshop @ COP30, held during COP30 in Belém, Brazil, brings together young scholars, activists, and policymakers to explore the challenges of climate change negotiations with a focus on justice and sustainability. Through interactive sessions in the Green Zone, negotiation simulations, and expert-led discussions, the workshop will delve into themes such as climate governance, […]

  • Money View Reading Group

    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 […]

  • Monthly Office Hours for (Aspiring) Organizers

    Ask any questions about how to run projects in YSI The conversation may cover: What it means to be an organizer in YSi How to think about projects in general The logistics of virtual projects The logistics of in-person projects Questions you have about a specific project You can watch recordings from previous calls here: […]

  • YSI-RSA Webinar Series on Regional Inequalities and Perceived Left-Behindness

    The YSI Urban and Regional Economics, and Behavior and Society Working Groups, in partnership with the Regional Studies Association (RSA) invite students, early scholars and all members to join the Webinar Series on Regional Inequalities and Perceived Left-Behindness.   The objective is to explore the growing relevance of perceived left-behindness and subjective well-being in economics. […]