An address from ASE’s Founder and President, Professor Leonard Wantchekon.
Established in 2014 as an extension of the Institute for Empirical Research in Political Economy, ASE has developed into a world-class institution. Visit this timeline for more information.
Leonard Wantchekon is the Founder and President of the African School of Economics. He is also a Professor of Politics, International Affairs and Economics (affiliated faculty) at Princeton University.
Talented and well-rounded members of the Board of Directors and International Advisory Board provide guidance for ASE’s vision, direction, research, and academic planning.
Meet the Faculty, Offices, and Departments that set ASE apart academically keep campus life running smoothly.
A dedicated team of researchers and staff puts ASE’s five institutes (IERPE, IFM, IAS, IBSA, and DRL) among the top think tanks in Africa.
ASE is truly an international caliber institution committed to a collaborative research environment. The school has partnerships with more than a dozen leading institutions from around the world.
Hear what representatives of the World Bank, Princeton University, and the Beninese Government have to say about ASE.
ASE offers four master’s degrees and one PhD program. An undergraduate program will begin in 2018.
At ASE we believe that there is no better way to learn about our programs than through our current students.
ASE operates on the trimester system, welcoming new students in August and January each year. View the current academic calendar here.
ASE offers a profile of Executive Education courses so that working professionals can continue their education.
If you are interested, click here and join one of the best schools in economics in Africa.
A combination of tuition grants, work study, and external financial aid help students finance their education. Learn about aid offerings, tuition fees by program and country of origin, and payment options.
Since its founding in 2004, IERPE (French: IREEP) has conducted over 25 projects dealing with Governance, Public Health, Education, Security, Agricultural Policies, and Electoral Behavior.
The IAS specializes on qualitative research with particular emphasis on African history, sociology, anthropology and languages.
The IFM is the consulting branch of ASE, which also connects students to the private sector.
The DRL explores how technology can be used to improve governance and the implementation, measurement, and evaluation of public policies and development processes. DRL also houses the Transportation Research Institute (TRI).
Focusing primarily on the links between technology, agriculture, and development, IBSA will conduct research, produce and transform crops, and provide agricultural training.
The Working Paper Series is an online publication which disseminates preliminary results of ongoing projects carried out by ASE’s community of students, professors, researchers and visiting scholars.
Upcoming events happening at ASE
Biographies and testimonials from ASE’s alumni show the school’s transformative impact.
Find out about current job openings at ASE. Please check back regularly to learn about the latest opportunities.
Join our efforts to inspire and support research and academics in Africa. Every gift counts!
Contact us by phone or email, or arrange a visit to ASE’s Abomey-Calavi campus.
The 2018 Poverty Reduction, Equity and Growth Network (PEGNet) conference on improving the quality of education and learning outcomes in developing countries was held at…
Published on 19th October 2018The room buzzed with excitement as three people sat at a long head table on a raised platform in a classroom on the African School…
Published on 17th October 2018The Institute of African Studies at the African School of Economics is in the process of conducting a study focused on the history of the…
Published on 14th October 2018As the African School of Economics launches its new undergraduate program, it welcomes the new Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Dr. Placide da Cruz. Dr. da…
Published on 14th October 2018Ian Heffernan is an assistant professor at the African School of Economics and holds the first joint position with Princeton University between the two universities. …
Published on 14th October 2018More than 100 new students will be arriving at the African School of Economics' campus on Monday, October 15th, in order to participate in the…
Published on 14th October 2018Nine (09) students across master's degrees and research interests compromise the 2018-19 cohort of Predoctoral Fellows at the African School of Economics. These fellows spend…
Published on 14th October 2018Horace Mahugnon Akim Gninafon holds a Masters in Mathematics, Economics and Statistics from the African School of Economics, and has worked with IREPE since 2014.…
Published on 14th October 2018Nine new Research Assistants (RAs) have joined the various research institutes at the African School of Economics. These research assistants are all former ASE students…
Published on 14th October 2018Prisca Yéwa Tidjani has started a new role at the African School of Economics, as Manager of the ASE Research Institutes. As Manager of the…
Published on 14th October 2018Ghana’s Daniel Ahelegbey kicked off this year's Seminar Series on Tuesday September 25th, 2018. He discussed “A Bayesian Covariance Graphical And Latent Position Model For…
Published on 11th October 2018As the academic year settles into its rhythm and the classrooms come alive with discussion and collaboration, the Thematic Reading Groups (TRGs) have also begun…
Published on 11th October 2018Join our efforts to inspire and support research and academics in Africa. Every gift counts! The African School of Economics (ASE) operates sustainably, covering its operating expenses through tuition and fees. Your donation will help the school grow by supporting one of three funds: Scholarships, Faculty Travel Funds, and Research Funds. Thank you for your generosity.
Make a Donation© African School of Economics 2018 | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy