October 8-10, 2026 in Cotonou, Benin — Join researchers, practitioners and decision-makers from across Africa.
Discover JARCA 2026Four thematic sessions exploring Africa's development challenges in the digital and AI era.
Submit a paperOver 150 participants expected from 20 countries. Submissions open until June 30, 2026.
Register for JARCA1 September 2026 · Cotonou, Benin — Networking, exchanges and co-construction between African CERDI Alumni
Discover the eventJoin Africa's CERDI Alumni Network for this historic day of mobilization and collective action
Register & ParticipateAn international academic network rooted in Beninese realities, at the service of sustainable and inclusive development.
About CERDICERDI Benin produces rigorous knowledge to inform public policies and build the capacity of local actors.
Discover our workFrom 8 to 10 September 2026 in Cotonou — 200 participants, 15 countries, concrete solutions for West Africa.
Register for conferenceTen fellowships for young Beninese researchers in development economics. Records to be filed by July 30, 2026.
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JARCA 2026 welcomes two major new institutional partners: the African Development Bank and the African Guarantee and Economic Cooperation Fund (FAGACE), which co-finance a special session on financing African SMEs.
Preparations for JARCA 2026: high-level strategic exchanges As part of the preparations for the very first African CERDI Alumni Network Day (JARCA 2026), a delegation from the CERDI Alumni Network Benin Office had the honour of being received by Mr Ngueto Tiraina Yabamye,
LE FAGACE MISE SUR LA RECHERCHE ET L’INNOVATION POUR RELEVER LES DÉFIS CONTEMPORAINS DE L’AFRIQUE
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