The African School of Economics received on Monday, June 27, the visit of the World Bank’s Chief Economist for Africa, Albert Zeufack. This was Mr. Zeufack’s first visit to Africa since he officially took office last May.

The visit began with a meeting that counted with the participation of several faculty members and staff, led by ASE Dean Fr. Claude Domfang and IREEP Director Prof. Markus Olapade. It was an opportunity for Mr. Zeufack and his delegation to learn more about the programs taught at the School as well as several ongoing research projects carried out by IREEP, including educational projects in mathematics, local governance and social mobility.

After this meeting, the Chief Economist met with a group of ASE students who presented some research projects that they are working on for their master theses. Topics included the effect of education on early marriage and teenage pregnancy, management of the public service, and elections.

Albert Zeufack encouraged all the participants and celebrated the opportunity to learn more about the African School of Economics. He challenged students to work hard and never stop wanting to go further, including continuing their studies and pursuing a PhD. “This is the key to a high-level career. The Master is already good but we must aim higher “ he insisted, before asking the students to do their best for the African continent.

Albert G. Zeufack is Cameroonian and holds a doctoral degree in economics from the University of Clermont-Ferrand (France), he joined the World Bank in 1997.