The African School of Economics is proud to share that our Founder and President, Professor Leonard Wantchekon, has been appointed this year’s Centenary Visiting Professor in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) at the University of Oxford. Professor Wantchekon is the James Madison Professor of Political Economy and Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Princeton
Graduates of ASE’s Professional Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s in Public Economics and Statistics celebrate a decisive milestone in their academic journey. The African School of Economics (ASE) is proud to announce the successful thesis defenses of twenty-nine (29) students, marking a major milestone in their academic careers. The defenses covered sixteen (16) Professional Bachelor’s degree
The Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) is calling for applications for the 2026 edition of the Abdoulaye FADIGA Prize (PAF) for the promotion of economic research within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). Launched in March 2008, the Prize pays tribute to Mr. Abdoulaye FADIGA, the first African Governor of the BCEAO (1975-1988).
From a strong academic foundation at the African School of Economics (ASE) to a fully funded PhD at Tufts University, Jovitah Namutebi’s journey is a story of ambition, resilience, and global impact. Jovitah joined ASE in 2022 and graduated in 2024, carrying with her a passion for learning and a drive to excel. Her time
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The Director of Administration and Finance / Coordinator of Continuing Education and Evening Courses of ASE Benin, alongside the Dean of Studies, is pleased to announce that the African School of Economics (ASE Benin) has recorded a 100% success rate in the 2025 National Master’s Examination in the Republic of Benin. This outstanding result is
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Speaking at the 4th Annual ACES Political Economy Summer School in Zanzibar, Professor Leonard Wantchekon shared the story of how the African School of Economics (ASE) grew from a small idea into a thriving Pan-African knowledge ecosystem. “Yesterday,” he began with humor, “I presented the troublemaker side of me. But today you’ll see the
At the United Nations General Assembly, Prof. Leonard Wantchekon, Founder of the African School of Economics, spoke on the power of collective agency in driving technological progress and inclusive development. His message was clear — technology alone doesn’t transform societies; people and social structures do. Watch the full address as Prof. Wantchekon outlines practical policy
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The establishment of the Princeton–African School of Economics Research (PASER) Hub at Tom Mboya University, Ndhiwa Campus, represents a major contribution marks the beginning of East Africa’s contribution to the continent’s a continent-wide knowledge network. As the first PASER Hub in East Africa the region, Kenya will serve as a gateway for linking local innovation
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The African School of Economics (ASE) is proud to announce that Rasheedat Ajibade, Nigerian international footballer and 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) champion, has officially joined ASE Athletics as its new Brand Ambassador. Currently signed to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Ajibade is widely celebrated not only for her brilliance on the pitch—where she was
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