African Feminist Macroeconomics Academy in Southern Africa 2023 – Call for Applications

The African Women’s Development and Communication Network (FEMNET) will host the African Feminist Macroeconomics Academy (AFMA) in Cape Town, South Africa in July 2023. Apply below.

When is Application Deadline: 28th May 2023, midnight SAST

Tell Me About Award: Participants will gain a strong understanding of the prevailing state of play, shared by a number of African feminist scholars and activists who hold extensive knowledge and experience in advocating for economic justice in sub-Saharan Africa.

They will also be exposed to debates on the evolving trajectory of finance capitalism; contemporary manifestations of private sector influence such as de-risking and blended finance mechanisms; feminist policy recommendations to governance structures; historical trajectories of neoliberal economic policies with a specific focus on its nature in sub-Saharan Africa; feminist approaches to sovereign debt issues; unpacking the role of key actors such as international finance institutions.

We invite applications from women’s rights organisations, activists, researchers and economic policy practitioners and university students.

The application should include a paragraph-length bio and 500-word abstract outlining a potential research project (including an essay, journal article or blog) linked directly to the themes of the Academy, which the applicant will also begin to develop within AFMA.

Type:

• Women’s rights activists and advocates – including young feminists working in positions on policy influence and advocacy for the advancement of economic justice in Africa.
• Journalists and bloggers interested in feminist economics and/or development finance.
• You’ve studied economics, politics or any relevant social studies.

Which Countries are Eligible? Applicants from the following countries will be considered: Madagascar, South Africa, Botswana, Swaziland, Lesotho, Namibia, Angola, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Mauritius, Zimbabwe.

Where will Award be Taken? Cape Town, South Africa

How Many Awards? Not specified

What is the Benefit of Award? Participants will gain a strong understanding of the prevailing state of play, shared by a number of African feminist scholars and activists who hold extensive knowledge and experience in advocating for economic justice in sub-Saharan Africa. They will also be exposed to debates on the evolving trajectory of finance capitalism; contemporary manifestations of private sector influence such as de-risking and blended finance mechanisms; feminist policy recommendations to governance structures; historical trajectories of neoliberal economic policies with a specific focus on its nature in sub-Saharan Africa; feminist approaches to sovereign debt issues; unpacking the role of key actors such as international finance institutions. 

How to Apply: Apply here

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