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Prof leonard wantchekon Addresses the United Nations General Assembly

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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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PASER Hub in Ndhiwa: A Model for Africa’s Knowledge-Driven Development

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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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Super Falcons Captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, joins ASE Athletics

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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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Apply to the Leonard Wantchekon School of Advanced Studies

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About The Programme The Leonard Wantchekon School of Advanced Studies, a division of the African School of Economics in Gudu, Abuja, is a Pan-African center of excellence committed to preparing students for seamless entry into university through a specialized Direct Entry programme. The school offers an intensive three-semester blended academic curriculum designed for candidates who may

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UN Secretary-General appoints Leonard Wantchekon to high-level expert group on “Beyond GDP”

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The Secretary-General of the United Nations has appointed Leonard Wantchekon, Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Princeton University and founder of the African School of Economics, to an independent High-Level Expert Group on “Beyond GDP”, established to develop recommendations for measures that complement or go beyond Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Wantchekon joins 13 other

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National Troupe of Nigeria and African School of Economics Sign Historic Memorandum of Understanding.

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  The National Troupe of Nigeria (NTN) and the African School of Economics (ASE) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote African heritage and drive growth in the arts and creative economy. The MOU, signed by NTN Artistic Director/CEO, Hajja Kaltume Bulama Gana, fsna; ASE Registrar, Mrs Emi-Fowowe Ogunboye, and Director of

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ASE Nigeria Matriculates

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The African School of Economics (ASE) marked a historic milestone on Wednesday as it held its first-ever matriculation ceremony at its Nigerian campus in Gudu District, Abuja. The event formally welcomed the pioneer cohort of undergraduates, all of whom are beneficiaries of the Renewed Hope Initiative Scholarship, launched by the First Lady of Nigeria, Sen

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Become Africa’s Next City Builder – Apply to Africa Urban Lab!

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Empowering Africa’s Next Generation of City Builders: Admissions Now Open at the Africa Urban Lab – Zanzibar Africa’s cities are growing faster than almost anywhere else on Earth. But are we preparing enough skilled professionals to shape this transformation? That’s the challenge the Africa Urban Lab (AUL) is tackling head-on. Located in Zanzibar and affiliated

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