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Nova SBE NOVAFRICA Knowledge Center operates since 2011. It is producing applied research on sub-Saharan Africa, where it has collaborated with a number of public authorities, private companies, and local organizations.
July 16, 2024
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Ensure access to inclusive, quality and equitable education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
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NOVAFRICA Sustainable Development Talks

These series of audio talks about development in Africa bring together experts from a wide range of institutions. Alex Armand, resident member of Nova SBE NOVAFRICA Knowledge Center and Assistant Professor.

This series of audio conversations on the theme of development in Africa brings together specialists from a wide range of institutions. Alex Armand, resident member of Nova SBE NOVAFRICA Knowledge Center and Assistant Professor at Nova SBE is the coordinator of this Podcast.

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The NOVAFRICA Student Group is a group of students from Nova SBE that promotes and supports NOVAFRICA activities and projects in Portugal and in Africa. Together, they also take over in its monthly special podcast.

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Through interviews, panel discussions, and presentations, we share information about real experiences working in research and development economics.

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Listen to our channel: https://soundcloud.com/user-942134815

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Interested in getting involved? Send us a message at roletoplay@novasbe.pt

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