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March 29, 2025
AERC’s Board Chair, Prof. Ernest Aryeetey awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Witwatersrand
A renowned African economist and a leader in higher education, Professor Ernest Aryeetey has significantly contributed to economic research and institutional development across the continent. As the former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, he played a pivotal role in transforming the insti...
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March 29, 2025
AERC Evaluation Report June 2024
This evaluation report reviews changes in the external environment confronting the AERC and the objectives, programmes, structure, and capabilities of...
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March 10, 2025
AERC to Host Regional Policy Forum on Value Chain Development, Trade, and Economic Transformation
The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) will host a Regional Policy Forum on ‘Value Chain Development, Trade, and Economic Transformation’...
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February 26, 2025
AERC Strategic Plan 2025-2035: Re-engineering Economic Research and Capacity Building in Africa
COMMUNIQUE Recognizing the imperative for continuous advancement in economic research and capacity building in Africa, the African Economic Research C...
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February 3, 2025
AERC Strategic Plan 2025-2035: Re-engineering of Economics Training in Africa
COMMUNIQUE Recognizing the evolving knowledge and capacity building needs of the African continent, the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) is...
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January 22, 2025
AERC Pays Tribute to its first Executive Director Jeffrey Fine
It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of Jeffrey C. Fine, the first Executive Director of the African Economic Research Consor...
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December 10, 2024
AERC Biannual Plenary Session
The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC), in partnership with the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), has announced that the 61st Biannual Plenary Ses...
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December 3, 2024
AERC Hosts Inaugural Fellows Induction Dinner
At the backdrop of the 61st Biannual Plenary session, the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) marked a historic milestone with the inaugural i...
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December 3, 2024
Lack of robust infrastructure hinders fintech operations in Africa, CBK Governor
Financial experts say African experts must harmonize their regulatory frameworks guiding the financial technology sector or lack in the revolution of ...
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December 3, 2024
Reimagining Africa’s Economic Recovery: Debt Restructuring and SDR Reallocation at AERC Governors’ Forum
The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) hosted an engaging Governors’ Forum in Nairobi, bringing together central bank governors, policymake...
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December 3, 2024
Kenya’s Vibrant Fintech Ecosystem, Bolstered by a Supportive Regulatory Environment and Innovations Like MPESA
The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) hosted its 61st Biannual Plenary Session in Nairobi, Kenya, under the theme “The FinTech Revolution ...
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