Explicit Books

10/07/2024

Fresh print!

I am thrilled to share that my latest research article, titled "Integrating environmental considerations into social policy planning in Africa", has been published in Wiley's Sustainable Development! 🎉

📝 Author: Adebayo, W. G.

📅 Published Date: July 8, 2024

📘 Journal: Sustainable Development

🔗 DOI: 10.1002/sd.3113

Key takeaways:

1. Climate Threats: The most significant climate threats in Africa include flooding, drought, desertification, extreme weather events, and food security challenges. Vulnerable groups, such as rural farmers, women, children, and the urban poor, face the greatest risks.

2. Policy Gaps: Existing social policies across African countries lack effective integration of environmental concerns. Key gaps include insufficient resilience mandates, inadequate ecological monitoring, and limited community participation.

3. Barriers: Challenges to successful integration include funding constraints, lack of political will, expertise gaps, and low public awareness.

4. Urgency: Urgent action is needed to address climate change impacts on vulnerable communities and enhance resilience through better policy coordination and stakeholder engagement.

Overall, policymakers must prioritize environmental sustainability, adaptation, and community empowerment to build resilience in Africa while responding to continuing environmental uncertainty and change.

It is a good and insightful read...

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/sd.3113

Adebayo, W. G. (2024). Integrating environmental considerations into social policy planning in Africa. Sustainable Development, 1–18. DOI: 10.1002/sd.3113.

Universität Witten/Herdecke Covenant University Centre for Climate Change and Environmental Research (C3ER), BRACU Diaderc_centre Magdalene M. Silberberger Evans Osabuohien Romik Osabohien Georg Kobiela Seun Kolade Taiwo Hassan Adebayo Adediran Oluwasogo Julius Oluwafunminiyi Ajayi Akinlade Babafemi Imam Daud Igiogun Akeem Alatise

05/04/2024

Announcement for Masters Fellowships 2024/2025

The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) was established in 1988 as a public not-for-profit organization devoted to the advancement of economic policy research and training in Africa. The Consortium’s mandate and strategic intent is built on the basis that sustained develop­ment in sub-Saharan Africa requires well-trained, locally based profes­sion­al economists. AERC agitates the provision of capacity building in economic policy in Francophone and Anglophone African countries through provision of support in the areas of policy research and graduate training.

AERC wishes to announce the 2024/2025 Masters scholarships for applicants from Anglophone sub-Saharan African countries admitted into any of the following AERC Collaborative Masters Programme (CMAP) in Economics universities:

· Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
· University of Botswana
· University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
· University of Cape Coast, Ghana
· University of Ghana, Legon
· University of Nairobi, Kenya
· University of Mauritius
· University of Namibia
· University of Malawi
· University of Zimbabwe
· Makerere University

Qualifications and Requirements:

To qualify for scholarship, applicant must:

Have applied and been admitted to any one of the listed CMAP universities;
Have attained at least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent in Economics or related field from an accredited university; and
Female and applicants from post-conflict and fragile states are highly encouraged to apply.

Interested applicants must submit their applications for admission directly to the respective universities (application procedure can be obtained from the respective university’s website). Upon receipt of an admission letter from a specific university, applicants shall upload the following documents on to the AERC scholarship portal https://aercafrica.org/masters-fellowships-2024-2025/

Application cover letter;
Curriculum Vitae;
Evidence of admission at any of the universities listed above; and
Certified copies of transcripts and certificates.

The deadline for applying for the scholarship is May 15, 2024.


African Economic Research Consortium Addis Ababa University
University of Botswana University of Dar es Salaam
Wits - University of the Witwatersrand University Of Cape Coast (UCC) University of Ghana University of Nairobi University of Mauritius University of Namibia (UNAM) University of Malawi - UNIMA University of Zimbabwe Makerere University

The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) was established in 1988 as a public not-for-profit organization devoted to the advancement of economic policy research and training in Africa. The Consortium’s mandate and strategic intent is built on the basis that sustained develop­ment in sub-Sah...

02/04/2024

Fresh print.

Below is a link to our just-published article in Elsevier's Heliyon. 'Agricultural value chain and households' livelihood in Africa: The case of Nigeria'

https://www.cell.com/heliyon/fulltext/S2405-8440%2824%2904686-3
The paper examined how a change of perception via seen agriculture as a business rather than a means of sustenance can drive the creation of wealth, which can help transform rural communities, increase income, reduce poverty and help the continent achieve the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Developments Goals (SDGs) of no poverty (SDG-1) and food and nutrition security (SDG-2) by 2030.

Part of the data for the work was garnered from field surveys of stakeholders along one of the key crop value chains in one state in the south and one state in the north of the country. The surveys involved questionnaire administration, focus group discussions, and in-depth interviews.

It is a good and insightful read...

Kudos to the team Magdalene M. Silberberger Evans Osabuohien Romik Osabohien Adebayo Waidi Gbenro Adediran Oluwasogo

Covenant University Universität Witten/Herdecke @

One of the critical issues of concern is how African countries can take agriculture as a business that creates wealth which can help transform rural communities, increase income, reduce poverty and help the continent achieve the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Developments Goals (SDGs) of no poverty...

24/03/2024

"Proud Mentor: A Decade of TEF's Entrepreneurship Program"

I am immensely proud to have been a part of the decade-long transformative Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) entrepreneurship development program as a mentor.

The recent announcement event on March 22, 2024, marking the tenth anniversary of the program, where I was a special guest, was a momentous occasion that highlighted the incredible impact the foundation has had on young African entrepreneurs.

Since its 2014 inception, the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme has empowered a new generation of African entrepreneurs, catalyzing job creation and economic empowerment across all 54 African countries. The announcement of the 2024 cohort, with 1,104 beneficiaries receiving $5,000 each, demonstrates TEF's ongoing commitment to nurturing African talent.

Anthony Elumelu's vision to democratize luck and spread prosperity in Africa has resulted in over $100 million disbursed to 20,000+ beneficiaries, creating over 400,000 jobs. The program's emphasis on Africapitalism highlights the importance of private sector-led development for Africa's sustainable future.

The impact of the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme extends far beyond financial metrics. It is about empowering individuals to realize their dreams, make a difference in their communities, and contribute to the continent's overall development. The success stories of TEF alumni, who have generated over $1.2 billion in revenue collectively, serve as powerful examples of what can be achieved with determination, support, and opportunity.

As a mentor for a couple of years now, I am privileged to have played a small part in this journey of empowerment and growth. Seeing the impact of the program firsthand reaffirms my belief in the transformative power of entrepreneurship and the importance of investing in Africa's youth.

I look forward to continuing to support and champion the next generation of African entrepreneurs as they strive to make their mark on the world.

Tony Elumelu The Tony Elumelu Foundation

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31/01/2024

🌍 Exciting Opportunity for African Students! Join the Graduate Applications International Network (GAIN) and Study anywhere of your choice worldwide! 🚀

🔍 About GAIN Network: GAIN (Global Academic Initiative Network) is dedicated to empowering the next generation of African leaders through international education. This unique program opens doors to world-class universities, fostering cross-cultural exchanges and building a global network of future leaders.

🌟 Why Join GAIN?

Access to renowned universities worldwide.

Mentorship and support throughout your academic journey.

Networking opportunities with professionals and peers worldwide.

A chance to broaden your horizons and contribute to positive change.

WHO CAN APPLY?

We are looking for extremely motivated individuals who want to apply to graduate programs at top institutions worldwide and eventually pursue a PhD in economics and other social sciences. We strongly encourage African students who have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in economics or related fields and graduated at the top of their class to apply for our program. The program is open to students from all countries across Africa.

Accepted participants will attend our free, biweekly webinar series, where guest speakers will discuss different aspects of graduate school admissions and careers in research or policy. After completing the webinar series, participants may apply for the mentoring stage. Accepted participants in the mentoring stage will be matched with an experienced mentor to guide them through the graduate school application process. For more information on the different phases of the program, please see the about page.

To apply for our program, participants must meet the following minimum requirements.

1. Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in economics or a related field.

2. The applicants we are looking for are seeking to pursue a PhD in economics or related fields or a Master's program in economics with the intention of pursuing a PhD in this field thereafter.

3. Applicants must be willing to study abroad and commit the necessary time to participate in the GAIN Webinar Series. Typically, participants dedicate 3-5 hours per week to the program from March to December.

Additional requirements for the Mentoring Program will be communicated during the Webinars!

HOW CAN I APPLY?

If you meet these requirements, we encourage you to apply to our program using the GAIN Program Application Form (https://gain-network.net/participants) until March 11th below or here. The webinars will start on February 15th, so we recommend you to submit your application before then. More information on eligibility requirements can be found here and in the FAQ section.

Deadline: March 11th

Recommended Deadline: February 14th

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and accepted participants will be notified by March 13th at the latest. Please check your mailbox for an email by [email protected]. We look forward to receiving your application!

https://gain-network.net/participants

We are looking for extremely motivated individuals who aim to apply to graduate programs at top institutions worldwide and eventually pursue a PhD in economics and other social sciences. We strongly encourage applicants who have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in economics or related fields and ...

29/12/2023

7 DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Institute for Employment Research (IAB)

Make your career in academics and policy consulting

7 DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS

The Institute for Employment Research (IAB) and the School of Business, Economics and Society of the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU) offer a joint doctoral programme in labour market research in cooperation with TU Dortmund. GradAB is an interdisciplinary and flexible structured programme. The courses provide high-level training on economic and sociological labour market and social policy research, on methods, and data. Quantitative as well as qualitative approaches are welcome. For the first time, GradAB offers two additional scholarships for candidates with a qualitative research approach.

We aim for equal opportunities and work-life balance!

Doctoral students benefit from

a professional research and policy-consulting environment in one of the key institutions advising high-ranking social policymakers,
IAB’s large network of renowned national and international universities, research and policy institutions,
IAB’s unique data resources on employment and social security (administrative and survey data).

The scholarship provides financial support of 1,600 €/​month plus 1,800 €/​year for participation in scientific conferences and further training. Extra support for research visits is available. In addition, most of our GradAB participants work as junior researchers on a 26 % position in one of IAB’s research departments (employment subject to social insurance contributions/​minimum 1,105 € gross salary/​month).

We invite applications from outstanding graduates in the fields of economics, sociology, survey statistics or other social sciences who hold a master’s degree and have a strong interest in labour market research.

The IAB aims at increasing the share of doctoral students with disabilities. For this reason, applications from persons with disabilities are highly welcome.

BEGINNING
1 October 2024

MAXIMUM DURATION
up to 4 years

APPLICATION
Please submit your application in English by 15 March 2024

CONTACT
Dr. Sandra Huber,
GradAB coordinator
Email: [email protected]

FURTHER INFORMATION

GradAB is the joint doctoral programme in labour market research of the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) and the School of Business, Economics and Society of the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU). It offers an excellent environment to prepare graduates for a career in academia and in p...

05/12/2023

University of Mannheim

Graduate School of Economic and Social Sciences

The application deadline for the PhD program in economics at the CDSE is 31 March 2024 for the Fall 2024 intake. Applications can be submitted from mid-November 2023, and there is an early admission on 15 January 2024. Applications from candidates who are not accepted in the early round will be reviewed again with all other applications after 31 March 2024.

Admission is based purely on academic performance and potential. Admitted students receive a monthly scholarship (1.365 €) and the CDSE commits to funding its students for five years (contingent on successful completion of the course phase and overall academic standing).

In principle, the prerequisite for admission to a doctoral center is a master’s degree in the respective field or equivalent. Applicants from neighboring fields and quantitative fields (like mathematics or engineering) can be admitted if their background is judged to be sufficient.

Applications sent in via mail will not be considered.

The application deadline for the PhD program in economics at the CDSE is 31 March 2024 for the Fall 2024 intake. Applications can be submitted from mid-November 2023, and there is an early admission on 15 January 2024. Applications from candidates who are not accepted in the early round will be revi...

05/12/2023

The Chair of Public Economics (Professor Stefan Bauernschuster) and the DFG Research Training Group 2720 “Digital Platform Ecosystems” (DPE) at the University of Passau invite applications for the position of
Doctoral Researcher (Ph.D. Candidate)

in the area of socio-economic impact of digital platform ecosystems in urban areas to start at the earliest convenience.

This is a fully funded part-time position (75% FTE) based on a fixed-term contract with a three-year term with the option of renewal. Remuneration is in accordance with pay grade E13 of the German public-sector collective agreement, TV-L; the salary step depends on your qualifications and experience.

What we seek
• You are a highly motivated postgraduate with an excellent master’s degree in economics or a related field of study.
• Very good analytical skills and most importantly a keen interest in applied microeconomics and microeconometrics.
• Willingness to approach policy-relevant problems in the fields of labour, population, health, environmental or education economics using microeconometric techniques. A particular interest in questions related to digital platforms (social media, e-learning, ride-hailing, short-term homestay etc.) would be an advantage.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team, open-mindedness, and the motivation to work on a research project independently and diligently.
• Excellent spoken and written English language skills. Knowledge of German is not a requirement.

What we offer
• The opportunity to pursue doctoral study at a renowned German university as part of a particularly strong research team with internationally recognised research activities at the highest scholarly level (see https://www.wiwi.uni-passau.de/en/public-economics/).

https://www.wiwi.uni-passau.de/en/public-economics/

Stefan Bauernschuster (personal website) is a Full Professor of Public Economics at the University of Passau, Research Professor at the Ifo Institute Munich, CESifo Research Fellow, and IZA Research Fellow. In his research, Stefan Bauernschuster uses micro-econometric methods to answer policy rele...

22/10/2023

Washington D.C.

09/04/2023

Catch them young. Congratulations Champ Adesanya.You are an inspiration.

16/02/2023

It's 10 years today since we said I do. It's been memorable in every way possible. We've lived in the moments, and the moments have grown into minutes, into hours, days into months and months into years, and here we are 10 years after.

Looking back on the last 10 years, I am filled with an overwhelming sense of gratitude for all that we have shared together. Through the ups and downs, you have been my rock, my confidante, and my best friend. Your unwavering love and support have been the foundation of our marriage, and I am forever grateful for the life we have built together.

As we celebrate this special day, I want you to know that my love for you has only grown stronger each year. You are the light in my life, the beat in my heart, and the reason I wake up every day with a smile on my face. I cannot imagine a life without you by my side, and I promise to continue cherishing and loving you for all the years to come.

Thank you for being my partner, my soulmate, and the love of my life. Happy 10th anniversary, my darling wife!