About us

Our mission

DEV-Connect is a non-profit network composed of economists working on development economics. We are a network of economists focused on advancing research and fostering global collaboration in development economics. By connecting researchers from diverse backgrounds, Development Economics Research Connect aims to support scientific rigor, capacity-building, and the translation of research into actionable insights for policymakers.

Our objectives

Bringing together researchers, in different countries and institutions, who work on development economics issues and challenges. Fostering scientific excellence by promoting high-quality, innovative research in development economics. Building capacity by developing researchers’ skills and technical expertise, while facilitating exchanges on empirical tools and innovative research methodologies. Encouraging international collaborations by facilitating partnerships and exchanges between researchers from different institutions and countries, promoting the sharing of experiences and perspectives between developed and developing countries. Impacting public policy by translating research findings into concrete and applicable policy recommendations.

Eliane Badaoui

Université Paris Nanterre

France

Executive

Director

Etienne Harb

Université La Sagesse

Lebanon

Finance

Director

Stefania Lovo

University of Reading

United Kingdom

Communications

Director

Omar Sene

University Alioune Diop

Senegal

Research Impact

Director

Chahir Zaki

Université d’Orléans

France

Policy Engagement

Director