For Young & Early Career ScholarsIAFFE's Young Scholars Committee is a vibrant and inclusive community dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive space for those who self-identify as early-career researchers or are new to the world of feminist economics. We understand that navigating the academic landscape can be challenging, and we're here to help you connect with like-minded individuals who share your interests and aspirations. These are some of the programs and initiatives we have in store to foster a sense of community and collaboration:
To stay updated on our programs and announcements, please complete this form. We look forward to having you as part of our growing community and working together to advance IAFFE’s mission. Meet the Young Scholars Committee (YSC) Website Working Group for the 2024/2025 academic year.
Vera Acheampong is a PhD Candidate at the University of Ghana, where she is conducting her research on Socio-economic effects of Special Economic Zones. Thokozile Madonko is a researcher at the Public Economy Project at the Southern Center for Inequality Studies, Wits University. She is also an activist, poet and climate campaigner. Ndirangu Ngunjiri is a Doctoral (Finance & Accounting) fellow at the University of Nairobi with a research interest in feminist economy, inequality & poverty, innovations, and climate finance. Currently, he is working on a study that involves analyzing data from mobile loan platforms and their impact on market performance, highlighting how digital data can be leveraged to understand economic trends and challenges in real time. Alicja Wejdner is an economist and project coordinator, currently undertaking a traineeship at the European Institute for Gender Equality, where she supports the Gender Mainstreaming team. She is a PhD candidate in Economics at the Warsaw School of Economics, focusing her research on income inequality and women’s workforce participation. Alicja has several years of experience in the non-profit sector, working with organizations such as the European Commission and the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR). She also serves as an Ambassador for the Swiss EQUAL-SALARY Foundation Lebogang Khoza is a researcher at the Human Sciences Research Council. His research interests include advancing Afrocentrism as a discourse in higher education research using participatory action research, with emphasis on inequalities and mental wellbeing in higher education. He is currently a PhD candidate in Education Policy at the University of Pretoria. Angela Opondoh is a Licensed Social & Behavioral Researcher and Gender Specialist with 10+ years' experience in One Health, conservation, and sustainable development.
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