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Professor Leonard Wantchekon is the James Madison Professor of Political Economy at Princeton University, as well as Professor of Politics and International Affairs. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a Fellow of the Econometric Society, a member of the Executive Committee of the International Economic Association, and has served as Secretary of the American Political Science Association and on the Executive Committee of the Afrobarometer Network. Wantchekon is also the Founder and President of the African School of Economics, which opened in Benin in 2014 (and has since added a second campus in Cote d’Ivoire), and the Founder and President of the Pan-African Scientific Research Council. He previously served as professor at New York University and at Yale University, and holds a PhD in Economics from Northwestern University.
Introduction The defining story of the African continent in the twenty-first century is of rapid urbanization, with cities emerging as important centers of economic activity and social transformation. However, too often we hear only about the megacities of Africa, such as Lagos, Kinshasa, Addis Ababa,
Jon Vandenheuvel is obsessed. He is obsessed with affordability, auditability, and bankability. According to Jon, these three things are the keys to lifting developing economies out of poverty. This is no surprise, as he is the son of a minister and religious zeal seems to
Discover how Africa 8217 s embrace of sustainable infrastructure led by innovators like Leander Moons of Studio OMT Architects is shaping a greener future In this episode we delve into the rising trend of mass timber construction its potential impact on global sustainability and the
This paper explores how cities particularly in the Global South can tackle the challenges of climate change and rapid urbanization to become resilient centers of sustainable development Focusing on the concept of charter cities newly established urban areas with innovative governance the paper discusses their
In response to evolving global priorities and local challenges our latest research paper titled 8220 Making Bad Urban Laws Better Can the Urban Physician Replace the Urban Politician in Africa 8221 delves into the dynamic landscape of urban policy reform in Africa Drawing from the
This blog series will explore the critical role of charter cities in fostering climate resilient development across the Global South
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