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Jeffrey joined CCI as a Researcher in 2019. His research interests include urban economics, structural transformation, special economic zones, and technology ecosystems. He has worked on policy advisory projects in Nigeria, Tanzania, Zambia, and Honduras, among other countries. Prior to joining the Charter Cities Institute, Jeffrey worked as an MA Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. He holds a BA in economics from the University of Maryland and an MA in economics from George Mason University. His writing has been featured in publications including City Journal, Works in Progress, Investment Monitor, Quartz Africa, and The American Mind.
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In recent years, Nigeria has showcased the strength of its tech talent by producing unicorns such as Flutterwave, Paystack, and Andela. In an op-ed featured on fDi Intelligence, CCI’s Jeffrey Mason and Nella Andem-Ewa from Itana argue that Nigeria has the potential to join the
Following former President Donald Trump’s victory in the Presidential election, there has been renewed talk of the United States buying Greenland. The idea had previously been floated by the Trump administration in 2019, though Greenlandic and Danish political leaders were quick to reject the possibility
Each month, the CCI team selects a new book to read and discuss together. Our book club selections cover a wide range of topics that are relevant to charter cities, but they are most often related to development, urban issues, and governance. In this ongoing
In December 2023, Malawi’s Parliament passed transformative legislation allowing secondary cities and urban centers to be designated as Special Economic Zones (SEZs). This new law marks a significant shift towards integrating SEZs with urban development, moving beyond traditional industrial parks to create comprehensive economic hubs.
An Introduction To Fumba Town General Introduction Fumba Town is a new city being developed on Zanzibar’s Fumba Peninsula, located 15km south of the Zanzibar International Airport and just a 20-minute drive from Stone Town, the UNESCO World Heritage site at the heart of Zanzibar
In this episode we are joined by Ian Goldin, a distinguished Professor of Globalisation and Development at the University of Oxford. Join us as we delve into the historical evolution of cities, the role of urban areas in driving innovation, and the shift from manufacturing-based
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