The Roots of Inequality, Poverty, and Deprivation in Africa
Africa has the largest interregional differences in inequality in the world. This summer school will delve into the foundational factors that underlie and give rise to inequality, poverty, and deprivation on the continent. While these underlying causes are intricate and multifaceted, often varying across different contexts, certain common factors persist.
The summer school will deal with:
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The historical determinants of inequality;
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Financial inclusion;
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(Gender) inequality;
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Political dynamics and their impact on inequality
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Data availability to conduct empirical analysis on the roots of inequality in Africa; and
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The normative perspectives on inequality.
This summer school will contain interactive lectures by the partners in the CoRE IPD, including the University of Cape Town; University of Ghana; University of Nairobi; and the University of Groningen.
Practical information
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Dates
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22 - 26 July 2025
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Location
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University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana
Some parts of the Summer School may be hosted online.
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Level
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Research masters students, PhD candidates, Postdoctoral fellows, researchers |
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Fees
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€ 300 € 500 if you wish to also participate in "Enhancing the efficacy of development interventions through the use of rigorous impact evaluations"
In-person attendance at the University of Ghana, Legon is encouraged; limited scholarship funding is available for travel and accommodation.
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Academic coordinators
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• Professor Murray Leibbrandt, University of Cape Town • Professor Robert Lensink, University of Groningen • Professor Damiano Manda, University of Nairobi • Professor Robert D. Osei, University of Ghana |
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Contact |
Haajirah Esau: haajirah.esau@uct.ac.za cc. Benedicta Abiti: BAbiti@ug.edu.gh
cc: Bente de Jong: b.de.jong@rug.nl |
Participants are welcome to participate in another summer school, "Enhancing the efficacy of development interventions through the use of rigorous impact evaluations", taking place at the same location, the week after this programme. If you participate in both electives, you pay a reduced fee, please see above.
Requirements
The summer school is for Research masters students, PhD candidates and Postdoctoral fellows, researchers.
It is expected that the participants have a sufficient command of the English language to actively participate in the discussions and to present their own work in English.
Learning outcomes
After this course you will be able to discuss recent developments on the roots of inequality, poverty, and deprivation in Africa; and write surveys about the drivers of inequality, poverty, and deprivation in Africa.
Workload
Upon successful completion of the programme, the Summer School offers a Certificate of Attendance that mentions the workload in hours. Students can apply for recognition of these credits to the relevant authorities in their home institutions, therefore the final decision on awarding credits is at the discretion of their home institutions. We will be happy to provide any necessary information that might be requested in addition to the certificate of attendance.
Application procedure
To apply, kindly fill out the online application form.
The deadline for application is 7 May 2025.
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