Summary

The launch of AERC marks the first time African scholars and economists have recognized the critical disconnect between economic policy making and economic research. This development represents a pivotal moment in the academic community, encouraging more sophisticated and impactful research strategies across multiple disciplines.

The University of Nairobi, Egerton University, Kenatta University, and Moi University have offered these new opportunities through a collaborative programme that emphasizes practical learning. The collaboration brings together a diverse group of top-tier institutions to facilitate the development of high-quality skills in economic policy analysis.

Through this platform, students can access a wide range of resources and collaborate directly with world-class experts to solve real-world problems in developing nations. By joining forces, participants can create a lasting impact on African policy and research agendas in areas such as agriculture and development.

This initiative ensures that future leaders of the economic field possess both theoretical knowledge and the practical experience needed to guide nations effectively. The program fosters innovation and builds a generation committed to driving positive change through science and data.

Title

African Economic Research Consortium (AERC)

Description

AERC is a leading non-profit building capacity for economic policy research and training in Africa. Since 1988, it empowers institutions and governments with insights for sustainable growth.

Keywords

policy, research, news, more, plan, training, programme, masters, economics, university, nairobi, conference, events, publications, africa, food, summit

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Dates

Created 2026-03-08

Updated 2026-03-23

Summarized 2026-03-23