JK Boyce and I will be talking about 'Capital flight from Africa and Balance of Payment Stress' on May 3rd at the 'Sovereign Debt and Climate Finance Conference'. peri.umass.edu/press-events/e… Please register for the Webinar here to attend: umass-amherst.zoom.us/webinar/regist…. PERI

So this year the Spring season decided to “go on leave”! It’s not coming. Looking forward to moving straight from winter to summer. Wishing everyone a nice end of ‘Springish’ semester ⁦UMass Amherst⁩ ⁦UMass Economics⁩ and everywhere. Peace!

Congratulaions April. Very proud!

World Bank Africa LEONCE NDIKUMANA blessing is the world to have you in it LEONCE NDIKUMANA

Mark your calendar for this exciting conference on 'Sovereign debt and climate finance' PERI May 3-5. networkideas.org/wp-content/upl…

World Bank Africa LEONCE NDIKUMANA Proud of our own LEONCE NDIKUMANA ❤

🔴LIVE: @LeoncenDikumana reminds us of the importance of economic growth that translates into quality jobs and fair incomes for all. It's time for growth that uplifts every African. If you stand with him, tap that ❤️ button! #AfricasPulse

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🔴LIVE: Listen to @LeoncenDikumana as he advocates for investing in people: providing better education, equipping individuals with the skills demanded by the market, and ensuring good health for all. #AfricasPulse twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

🔴WATCH: @LeoncenDikumana warns against the adverse effects of heavy taxes on internet access, emphasizing the importance of preserving the internet's transformative power. #AfricasPulse
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'What Researchers Discovered When They Sent 80,000 Fake Résumés to U.S. Jobs' by Claire Cain Miller and Josh Katz. No matter how some politicians try to silence the public, DEI remains a serious matter. The evidence is robust. nytimes.com/2024/04/08/ups…

Sub-Saharan Africa is the 2nd most unequal region in the world. On April 8 Andrew Dabalen (World Bank), Fati N’Zi Hassane (Oxfam Africa) and I explore why tackling inequality is essential for growth and poverty reduction in Africa. Tune in wrld.bg/GOVZ50R4mBM #AfricasPulse

💡Guess which country leads #Africa 's economic rebound? Find out when you join us April 8 for the #Africa sPulse launch. Uncover regional growth trends & share thoughts on solutions to revitalize growth and reduce poverty. Sign up: wrld.bg/l0PZ50R4pxc

Congratulations to Prof. Victor Murinde, the new Exec Director of AERC. Kudos to the AERC Board as well for a very wise decision. AERC is in good hands. Cheers! aercafrica.org/aerc-appoints-…

BREAKING: Biden’s Wins, an account solely dedicated to amplifying the President’s victories, just surpassed 330,000 followers. Many pundits claimed President Biden did not have a loyal fan base, but we’re proving them wrong every day. Retweet and follow to amplify the movement.

My esteemed colleague and co-author Prof. Jim Boyce (UMass Economics) and Prof. Bina Agarwal (University of Manchester) receive the first Global Inequality Research Awards (GiRA). Congratulations to both scholars for their outstanding work. Very proud! wid.world/news-article/b…

'Why and How Economics Must Change' by Prof. Jayati Ghosh, in IMF Finance & Development, March 2024. Critical challenges requiring critical change in the economics profession and development policy arena. Well done!
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'Fuite des capitaux : l’urgence d’une stratégie pour la justice fiscale mondiale'
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Eric Biribuze wins the Black Engineer of the Year Award. Congratulations! A pride of his mother nation #Burundi .

Isn't this majestic! Makes you homesick? You're not alone.

“Hope is not a plan”! To achieve an objective, facing potential challenges, you need to devise a strategy, roll the sleeves, and go to work. Achievements are earned, not awarded.