African Political Economy Association’s Conference on African Political Economy Holds on Dec 8 & 9

THEME: FULFILLING THE AFRICAN AGENDA 2063: ADAPTING TO THE NEW GLOBAL DYNAMICS

VIRTUALLY, DECEMBER 8 -9, 2023.

Draft Agenda

All Times are West Africa Time ‎(UTC+1)‎.

For instance (UTC+1) is 1 p.m. Dakar, 1pm Accra, 2p.m. Lagos, 2pm Yaoundé, 2pm Libreville, 4pm Nairobi and 8 a.m. Atlanta.

https://iu.zoom.us/j/85961532634 or ACAPE3 2023 or Zoom Meeting ID: 85961532634

HOSTS

Juliet Elu, Morehouse College

Dele Omosegbon, Indiana Univ/Indiana Wesleyan Univ.

PARTNERS:

West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM)

West African Monetary Institute (WAMI)

Foundation for Economic Research and Training (FERT)

West African Monetary Agency (WAMA)

IUPUI Committee on African Studies

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Akpan Ekpo (Chair) University of Uyo, Nigeria

Juliet Elu, Morehouse College

Toussaint Houeninvo, African Development Bank

Douglasson Omotor, West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management

Maimuna John-Sowe, West African Monetary Institute

Adegoke I. Adeleke, West African Monetary Institute

Joseph Rabester Yengbe Jr., West African Monetary Institute

Oba Efayena, Foundation for Economic Research and Training

Friday, 8^th December 2023

2.00 p.m. – 3.00 p.m.: Opening and Keynote Address

Opening Addresses: –

• Baba Musa, Director General, West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management, WAIFEM

–           Olorunsola Olowofeso, Director General, West African Monetary Institute, WAMI

–           Akpan H. Ekpo, University of Uyo, Chairman, Foundation for Economic Research and Training (FERT)

–           Oladele Omosegbon, Indiana University/Indiana Wesleyan University, President, APEA

Goodwill Message: –

Leslie K. Etienne, Director, Africana Studies Program, Indiana University Indianapolis, IUI.

Keynote Address: –   On Presence-Absence: Reflections on Africa’s (Dis)Placement in Economics Empiriscapes, Oluwatosin Adeniyi, University of Ibadan.

Session 1: Health and Demographics Presiding: Toussaint Houeninvo, African Development Bank 3.05 pm-4.25 pm.
Emigration and Health Outcomes in Africa	Sévérin Tamwo University of Yaoundé 2, Cameroon tamwoseverin@gmail.com   Modestine Kevine Nguemo University of Dschang, Cameroon kevinenguemo20@gmail.com   Marcelle Tatsa Tsayo University of Yaoundé II, Cameroon marcelletsayo@gmail.com   Alisson Parker Kamdem University of Yaoundé II, Cameroon parkerallissonmylene@gmail.com
Does Climate Change Reduce Human Longevity? New Evidence from Selected Western Africa States	Gbenga Peter Sanusi Department of Economics, Anchor University, Lagos gsanusi@aul.edu.ng   Johnson Adelakun Department of Economics, National University of Lesotho, Lesotho johnsonadelakun@gmail.com
Effect of Parental Heavy Episodic Drinking on Human Capital Accumulation of Children in Cameroon: Does Parental Gender Really Matter?	Francklin NZOYEM TEDONGMO University of Maroua, Cameroon ftedongmo@gmail.com   Arlette Richarde MONGA DJUIGNE University of Douala, Cameroon rdjuigne@gmail.com   Silvère NDABNEM NONONGO University of Ngaoundéré, Cameroon nonongosilvere@gmail.com   Fabiana MOAMIET MOUMASSOUONGLA University of Yaoundé 2, Cameroon fabianamoamiet@gmail.com
Does Emigration Increase Income Inequality in Sub-Saharan Africa?	Franck-Daniel ATEBA Department of Economics, University of Ngaoundéré, Cameroon atebadanielfranck@gmail.com   Silvère NDABNEM NONONGO Department of Economics, University of Maroua, Cameroon nonongosilvere@gmail.com   Wivine Emilienne NGABA NDOMO Department of Economics, University of Maroua, Cameroon ndomonga@gmail.com
Discussants: 1. Jean Ce’dric Kouam, Nkafu Policy Institute, Cameroon. 2. Cosmas Bernard MEKA’A, Faculty of Economics and Management, University of Bertoua  3. Franck-Daniel ATEBA, Department of Economics, University of Ngaoundéré, Cameroon 4. Nwokolo, Chinenye, Ifeoma, University of Lagos
Session 2: Governance & Growth Trajectory Presiding: Douglasson Omotor, West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management 4.30 pm-5.50 pm.
From Breaking the Constitutional Order to Democratization by Force of Arms? The Case of Gabon	EBA NGUEMA Ismaelline University OMAR BONGO (Gabon) ebanguemaismaelline@gmail.com
The Effects of Corruption on Women Political Empowerment: Empirical Evidence from Sub-Saharan African Countries	IROUME A BOUEBE Alexandre Faculty of Economics and Applied Management, University of Douala doniroume@yahoo.fr   KEYANFE TAFOKEM Jean Faculty of Economics and Management, University of Yaoundé II, Soa keyanfegutt@yahoo.fr   Eboué Roméal Ecole Normale Supérieure de l’Enseignement Technique, University of Douala   eboue_2003@yahoo.fr   Obam Brice Brice Bertrand Ecole Normale Supérieure de l’Enseignement Technique, University of Douala briceobam49@gmail.com
Understanding Sustainable Development Through Institutional Quality in CEMAC Countries.Understanding Sustainable Development Through Institutional Quality in CEMAC Countries	Fadimatou Damdam fadimatou garga Université de Ngaoundéré -Cameroun  fadidjamdouu@gmail.com
The Effect of Financial Inclusion on Economic Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Comparative Analysis According to Selected Socio-Cultural Factors.	ATADOUANLA SEGNING Beauclair Faculty of Economics and Management, University of Yaoundé II-Soa, Yaoundé, Cameroon beauclairsegning@gmail.com   FOUOPI DJIOGAP Constant Faculty of Economics and Management, University of Yaoundé II-Soa, Yaoundé, Cameroon constantfouopi@yahoo.fr   NGASSEU NOUPIE Elie Institute of agricultural research for development, Yaoundé, Cameroon eliengasseu@yahoo.fr   Serge Mandiefe Piabuo Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, Netherlands piabuoserge@gmail.com
Discussants: 1. Wivine Emilienne NGABA NDOMO, University of Yaoundé 2, Cameroon 2. Gaëlle Tatiana TIMBA, University of Douala 3. Fabrice NZEPANG, University of Douala 4. Messina Oloa Nina Zita Adjidja, Universite de Yaounde II
Session 3: Youth, Employment and Social Dynamics Presiding: Francoise Okah, University of Yaoundé II 5.55 pm-6.55 pm.
Quality of Youth Employment in Cameroon: Does Social Capital Matter?	Astride Claudel NJIEPUE NOUFFEUSSIE Faculty of Economics and Applied Management of the University of Douala claudel.n17@yahoo.com   Cosmas Bernard MEKA’A Faculty of Economics and Management of the University of Bertoua, GREG, GEREA, LETA bmekaa@yahoo.fr
Effects of ICTS on the Objective and Subjective Insertion of Young People on the Labour Market in Cameroon	Cosmas Bernard MEKA’A University of Douala bmekaa@yahoo.fr Astride Claudel NJIEPUE NOUFFEUSSIE University of Douala claudel.n17@yahoo.com   Gaëlle Tatiana TIMBA University of Douala tatigaelle@yahoo.fr   Fabrice NZEPANG University of Douala fabricenzepang@gmail.com
Does Structural Change Promote Urbanization in Africa? Some Empirical Evidence	Louis de Berquin Eyike Mbongo University of Dschang, Department of Economics, LAREA eyike76@gmail.com/louis.eyike@univ-dschang.org   Alexandre Turpin Iroume A Bouebe University of Dschang, Department of Economics, LAREA doniroume@yahoo.fr   Linda Zangfack Tague University of Dschang, Department of Economics, LAREA zanfacktiaguel@yahoo.com
Discussants: 1. Yolanda MOUNSANDE, Université de Yaounde I (Cameroon) 2. Davy Poelle BIMAI, Université de Douala 3. Yazid Hamed Salim, Université de Yaoundé 2 SOA

SATURDAY, 9^th December 2023

Introductory: 2.00 pm

Session 4: Industrialization Presiding: Miesha Williams, Spellman College, Atlanta 2.05 pm-3.05 pm.
Industrialization and Vulnerability to Climate Change in Africa. Are Global Value Chains Participation and Digitalization Determining Factors?	Aurelien Kamdem Yeyouomo University of Yaoundé II, Soa, Cameroon aurelien_kamdem@yahoo.fr   Caroline Magne Foasso University of Yaoundé II, Soa, Cameroon   Evrard Kouam University of Yaoundé II, Soa, Cameroon
Modelling the Interactive Effects of Energy Use and Financial Development on Carbon Emissions in Selected SSA: A Call for Ree-Energized Sustainable Financing?	Shehu Mahe Cardiff School of Management, Cardiff Metropolitan University, United Kingdom maheshehu@gmail.com   Frank I. Ogbeide Research, Policy and International Relations Department, Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Abuja ogbeidefi@ndic.gov.ng   Oluwafemi M. Adeboje Department of Economics, University of Ibadan, Ibadan femiadeboje@gmail.com
Foreign Direct Investment and Industrial Sector Performance in Selected Sub-Saharan African Countries: The Role of Investment Climate	Nwokolo, Chinenye Ifeoma University of Lagos ifynwokolo76@yahoo.com   Loto M.A. University of Lagos mloto@unilag,edu.ng
Discussants: 1. IROUME A BOUEBE Alexandre, University of Douala 2. KEYANFE TAFOKEM Jean, University of Yaoundé II, Soa 3. FOUOPI DJIOGAP Constant, University of Yaoundé II-Soa, Yaoundé, Cameroon
Session 5: Fiscal & Banking Policy Presiding: Maimuna Sowe-John, West African Monetary Institute 3.10 pm-4.10 pm.
Determinants of Islamic Banking Performance in OIC Member Countries	Yazid Hamed Salim Université de Yaoundé 2 SOA Hamedyazid@outlook.com   Messina Oloa Nina Zita Adjidja Universite de Yaoundé II messinaoloa@gmail.com   Djouakeu Acheugui Pierre Junior Universite de Yaoundé II pierrejunioracheugui@gmail.com   Abdramane Cherif Universite de Yaounde II abdramanecherif@yahoo.fr
The Dynamic Effect of Tax Policy on Gender Inequality in Sub Saharan Africa	Arthur IBALA NONONGO Department of Economics, University of Yaoundé 2 baoarthur10@gmail.com   Silvère NDABNEM NONONGO Department of Economics, University of Ngaoundéré nonongosilvere@gmail.com; nonongosilvere@icloud.com   DAMDAM FADIMATOU GARGA Department of Economics, University of Ngaoundéré fatidjamdouu@gmail.com   ASSIATOU HAMADOU Department of Economics, University of Yaoundé 2 happyaiya64@gmail.com   FANTA MANDO Department of Economics, University of Yaoundé 2 fantamando18@gmail.com
Does Tax Policy Decrease Income Inequality in Sub-Saharan Africa? Assessing The Role of The Quality of Governance	Silvère NDABNEM NONONGO Department of Economics, University of Ngaoundéré, Cameroon nonongosilvere@icloud.com;  nonongosilvere@gmail.com   Francklin NZOYEM TEDONGMO Department of Economics, University of Maroua, Cameroon. ftedongmo@gmail.com   Wivine Emilienne NGABA NDOMO Department of Economics, University of Yaoundé 2, Cameroon. ndomonga@gmail.com     Rodrigue Théodore NDZANA BESSALA Department of Economics, University of Yaoundé 2, Cameroon. theodorebessala20@gmail.com
Discussants: 1. Frank I. Ogbeide, Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation 2. Aurelien Kamdem Yeyouomo, University of Yaoundé II, Soa, Cameroon 3. Serge Mandiefe Piabuo, Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, Netherlands
Session 6: Finance & Currency Dynamics Presiding: Ernest Ortsin, UNISPHERE ALLIANCE, Accra   4.15 pm-5.15 pm.
Effects of Macroprudential Policies on Climate Risks in Sub-Saharan Africa	Théodore BESSALA Department of Economics, University of Yaoundé II- SOA (Cameroon)   theodorebessala20@gmail.com     Silvère NDABNEM Department of Economics, University of Ngaoundere (Cameroon) nonongosilvere@gmail.com   Mayeva KETCHAYA Department of Economics, University of Yaoundé II- SOA (Cameroon) tichomayeva@gmail.com   Yolanda MOUNSANDE Department of Geography, University of Yaounde I (Cameroon) lyrolen@gmail.com
International Financial Inflows and Air Pollution: Which Mediating Factors Matter in Sub-Saharan Africa?	Romus NOUFELIE University of Ngaoundéré noufelie32@gmail.com   Landry Boris DJAMEN University of NGAOUNDERE-Cameroon boris.djamen@yahoo.com
Financial Flows and Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Role of Remittances and Foreign Direct Investment	Cosmas Bernard MEKA’A Faculty of Economics Sciences and Management, University of Bertoua bmekaa@yahoo.fr Davy Poelle BIMAI Faculty of Economics Sciences and Applied Management, University of Douala davybimai@gmail.com   Astride Claudel NJIEPUE NOUFFEUSSIE Faculty of Economics Sciences and Applied Management, University of Douala claudel.n17@yahoo.com
Discussants: 1. Obam Brice Brice Bertrand, University of Douala 2. Arlette Richarde MONGA DJUIGNE, University of Douala, Cameroon 3. NGASSEU NOUPIE Elie, Institute of agricultural research for development, Yaoundé, Cameroon
Session 7: African Union – Agenda 2063 & Trade Matters Presiding: Frank Ogbeide, Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation 5.20 pm-6.00 pm.
Making Africa’s External Reserves Work for Africa: Issues, Challenges and Prospects	Emmanuel Ating Onwioduokit Department of Economics University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria eonwioduokit@gmail.com
Vulnerability of Fishing Communities to Climate Change and the Complexities of the African Union’s Agenda 2063 in the Gulf of Guinea.	Samuel Asua Asua Department of Political Science and Public Administration University of Uyo.
Discussants: 1. Gbenga Peter Sanusi 2. Oluwafemi M. Adeboje

APEA BUSINESS MEETING

Time: 6.05 pm-7.30 pm.

Presiding: Oladele Omosegbon

Agenda:

• Welcome and Introductions.
• State of APEA
• Report from Officers
• Financial Report
• Constitution Drafting Committee
• Elections
• AOB
• Closing Comments

Conference Closing Remarks

Notes:

1. Papers presenters will have 15 minutes for presentation while discussants will have 5 minutes. Discussants should mail their comments to the authors, copying economix4life@gmail.com. Paper presenters should endeavor to send their papers to discussants at least one week before the conference.
2. At the end of the conference, paper presenters/discussants (a presenter is a discussant of another paper) would be given a token as subsidy for data. Each paper will receive $100 in local currency.
3. All papers should be written with a view toward publication. Full papers are due two weeks after the conference. Papers would be subjected to anonymous peer reviews before being published.