To what extent has COVID-19 impacted on out-of-pocket (OOP) payments as a share of total household expenditures during the pandemic?

This paper aims to address this inquiry and analyze the policy implications of financing mechanisms and their consequences during health…

To limit the spread of the virus, Burkina Faso like many countries worldwide followed the physical distancing, handwashing and face covering measures and has taken additional preventive measures.

The restrictive measures impacted the living conditions of populations in different…

Despite the introduction of agricultural policies, social safety net programmes, investment in agricultural infrastructure, and support measures for small farmers, the country continues to face high levels of food insecurity.

Agricultural policies have been hampered by…

To limit the spread of the virus, Burkina Faso like many countries worldwide followed the physical distancing, handwashing and face covering measures and has taken additional preventive measures.

The restrictive measures impacted the living conditions of populations in different…

In April 2022, the International Monetary Fund (IMF ) established the Resilience and Sustainability Trust (RST) as its first new lending facility designed to provide longer-term concessional financing to low- and middle-income countries.

This policy brief from the Task…

AERC calls for applications for the Impact Evaluation Retooling Workshop for teaching faculty from Sub-Saharan Africa from June 30 – July 6, 2024,

The course will provide intensive training in the concepts of programme evaluation and in the designs and techniques for evaluating…

AERC is proud to spearhead the ongoing Botswana Interministerial Meeting in Gaborone.

Supported by PROPEL Health and funded by the USAID , the project aims to improve the enabling environment for equitable and sustainable health services, supplies, and delivery systems.…

AERC wishes to announce the 2024/2025 Ph.D. scholarships, specifically tailored for candidates from Francophone and Anglophone sub-Saharan African nations and admitted into the AERC Collaborative PhD Programme (CPP) in Economics degree-awarding universities.

Interested…

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, significant shifts occurred in healthcare financing, both on a global scale and within national contexts.

In Uganda, households encountered unparalleled economic challenges, compelling them to make difficult expenditure decisions, including whether…

The 2024 edition of the Global Development Awards Competition Global Development Network was recently launched under the topic “Sustainable Climate Action for Human-Centered Development” with awards in 2 categories that independently target researchers.

The Awards aims to highlight innovative…

AERC, in partnership with the Horn Economic and Social Policy Institute (HESPI), organized a Dissemination and Capacity Building Workshop on Leveraging Enhanced Special Drawing Right (SDR) Allocation to finance Resilient Economic
Recovery in Ethiopia.

The objective of…

Calling all aspiring economists from Anglophone sub-Saharan Africa! Pursue your Master's degree with a scholarship from AERC. Enhance your skills, make an impact. Apply by May 15th. Click bit.ly/AERCMastersFel… for more details. #WeAreAERC #AERCImpact

Over the past three decades, China-Africa economic engagement has deepened, impacting several policy areas. Trade, Overseas Development Finance (ODF), and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flows have contributed to African countries' development, bringing both benefits and risks.…

In the effort to contribute to addressing Ghana’s economic challenges amidst global uncertainties, AERC and the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research Inst. of Statistical, Social & Economic Research co-hosted a dissemination and advocacy workshop on Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) Financing.

The one-day…

We're thrilled to announce the appointment of Professor Victor Murinde as our new Executive Director! Professor Murinde is a renowned financial economist with over 25 years of experience following his PhD. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to AERC, having served in…

In Kenya, the majority of households face a daunting challenge in accessing healthcare due to financial constraints, as indicated by a high health finance vulnerability index.

The prevalent health financing model, which heavily relies on out-of-pocket payments, poses a…

AERC held a special session on ‘Macroeconomic Stability, Financial Inclusion, and Welfare in Africa: Emerging Debates on Recovery Pathways’ at the CSAE conference from 17 – 19 March 2024.

Chaired by Dr. Abbi Kedir, Director of Research, AERC, the conference gathered…

The impact of the Russia-Ukraine war has been felt across Africa through trade disruptions, commodity price increases, and tighter financial conditions.

This report synthesises the evidence on the impact of the war and its implications on food security in Africa based on country…

AERC invites applications from qualified and experienced scholars who are enthusiastic about providing online teaching of courses at the Joint Facility for Electives (JFE) in 2024.

The JFE operates within an immersive teaching environment, delivering a comprehensive array of…

We're excited to welcome stakeholders tomorrow for a joint Inst. of Statistical, Social & Economic Research-African Economic Research Consortium event on evidence-led options for #ghana 's economic recovery. Join us as we explore findings from our SDRs project and strategies to maximize their potential in 🇬🇭 & developing countries.