WELCOME TO THE CENTRE FOR THE STUDY OF AFRICAN ECONOMIES
We are a development economics research centre based at the University of Oxford, with researchers in the Department of Economics, the Blavatnik School of Government, and the Oxford Department of International Development.
OUR EVENTS
We run many events at the Centre, including the Lunchtime Seminar Series and Research Workshops during term time, and several conferences and workshops throughout the academic year.
A vehicle to carry rigorous economic analysis focused entirely on Africa. The Journal (JAE) is managed by the CSAE and published by Oxford University Press
Join us to get advice on how to make a strong application for the MPhil and/or DPhil in Economics courses for 2026 entry. The CSAE offers scholarships to African nationals studying on these programmes.
We engage on an international level with organisations, institutions, policymakers, and advisers to form connections and make a difference in developing countries.
CSAE CONFERENCE 2026
The CSAE Conference brings together development economists from across the world to discuss issues relevant to Africa.
WHEN: 22 - 24 March 2026
WHERE: St Catherine's College, Oxford
A series of conversations about research taking place at the CSAE
CSAE CODERS' CORNER
Head to the CSAE's Coders' Corner on GitHub for useful tips on handling data, exporting graphs, and writing code.
CSAE ANNUAL SUMMARY 2025
The CSAE Annual Summary 2025 documents the work of the Centre, including research, publication, and impact spotlights, as well as people and events information.
