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AFEA Conversation Series

Event

Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM (PST)

Hilton San Francisco Union Square, Golden Gate 1&2
Hosted By: African Finance and Economics Association
  • Presiding:
    Gbadebo Odularu, President, African Finance and Economics Association, Howard University
  • Jean-Claude Maswana, Board Chair, African Finance and Economics Association, Ritsumeikan University

Speaker(s)
Leonce Ndikumana
,
University of Massachusetts
Elizabeth Asiedu
,
University of Kansas
Kwabena Gyimah Brempong
,
University of South Florida
Job Market Preparation
Navigating the job market as an early career economist requires strategic planning:
• Diverse Career Paths: Highlight the wide variety of career options available to economists, including academia, government, private sector, and non-profit organizations.
• Networking: Discuss strategies for building professional networks, including attending conferences and leveraging social media platforms like LinkedIn.
Grant Application Strategies
Securing funding is crucial for early career researchers. The conversation can cover:
• Funding Sources: Introduce funding opportunities, such as US and international grants