Rethinking Economics for Africa
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The @REFAFestival is back! After a pause in 2024, The #REFAFEST2025 returns with a one-day gathering of bold ideas and radical alternatives. Join us on Friday, 5 September, at the University of Johannesburg. Sign up here: ow.ly/cMgx50WeOE7
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | As part of the build-up to the REFA Festival 2025, this important seminar explored how financial systems in Africa are shaped by race, gender and class. You can watch the full discussion here: youtube.com/live/XIubA3Ymq…
[OP] The annual Old Mutual Budget Speech Competition for econ students is live. Submissions are due 31 July 2024. A number of former REFA members have succeeded here. Give it a go! budgetspeechcompetition.co.za
[OPPORTUNITY] Applications now open for Honours in Masters in Applied Development Economics at Wits Uni. The ADE programme trains students in applying economic and political economy analysis to solving real-world development problems. Closing date: 31 Oct 2024. More below.
![REFAFestival's tweet image. [OPPORTUNITY] Applications now open for Honours in Masters in Applied Development Economics at Wits Uni.
The ADE programme trains students in applying economic and political economy analysis to solving real-world development problems. Closing date: 31 Oct 2024. More below.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GSmAeP6XYAA-l5M.jpg)
![REFAFestival's tweet image. [OPPORTUNITY] Applications now open for Honours in Masters in Applied Development Economics at Wits Uni.
The ADE programme trains students in applying economic and political economy analysis to solving real-world development problems. Closing date: 31 Oct 2024. More below.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GSmAeP3WAAAcKrg.jpg)
Rethinkers, don't forget to tune in at 7pm tonight! #SONA2024
A wonderful end to the first day of this year's #REFAfestival. See you tomorrow for Day 2!
