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2015 AGRODEP training course - Augmented Gravity Models: Measurement and Trade Impact of Policies5 Oct, 2015 - 9 Oct, 2015
The latest addition to AGRODEP's course offerings, Augmented Gravity Models, was held in Dakar, Senegal from October 5-9, 2015. Participants were provided with a hands-on introduction to gravity modeling which included the theoretical foundation, empericial strategies, and importance of correct specification of gravity models.
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2015 AGRODEP training course - Applied Panel Data Econometrics7 Sep, 2015 - 11 Sep, 2015
The 2015 training course on Applied Panel Data Econometrics was held in Dakar, Senegal from September 7-11, 2015. This course focused on core panel data techniques and implementation of estimators and tests using R.
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2015 AGRODEP training course - Agricultural Distortions & Value Chains1 Sep, 2015 - 3 Sep, 2015
The 2015 training course on Agricultural Distortions & Value Chains was held in Dakar, Senegal from September 1-3, 2015. This course helped participants develop an understanding of value chain analysis and factors that can influence value chains. Both conceptual and applied approaches were explored.
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2015 AGRODEP training courses - Productivity and Efficiency Analysis3 Aug, 2015 - 7 Aug, 2015
The 2015 training course on Productivity and Efficiency Analysis was held in Dakar, Senegal from August 3-7, 2015. This course introduced students to the fundamentals of productivity and efficiency analysis and model implementation through R.
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2015 AGRODEP training courses - Applied Nonparametric Econometrics27 Jul, 2015 - 31 Jul, 2015
The 2015 training course on Applied Nonparametric Econometrics was held in Dakar, Senegal from July 27- 31, 2015. This course exposes students to the current practice of applied nonparametric methods. These methods are designed to overcome misspecification issues that dominate applied economic research.
Photo credit: © AGRODEP | Alimatou Diop; 2014
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2014 AGRODEP training courses - Productivity and Efficiency Analysis15 Dec, 2014 - 19 Dec, 2014
The 2014 training course on Productivity and Efficiency Analysis was held in Pretoria, South Africa from December 15-19, 2014. The course was taught by Christopher Parmeter of the University of Miami. The course introduced participants to the fundamentals of productivity and efficiency analysis using R.
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2014 AGRODEP training courses - Evaluation of Public Policies8 Dec, 2014 - 10 Dec, 2014
The 2014 training course on the Evaluation of Public Policies was held in Pretoria, South Africa from December 8-10, 2014. The course was taught by Guy Lacroix of Laval University. The course introduced participants to the latest methodological developments in evaluating public policy.
Photo credit: © AGRODEP | Alimatou Diop; 2014
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17th Annual Conference on Global Economic Analysis18 Jun, 2014 - 20 Jun, 2014
The 17th Annual Conference on Global Economic Analysis, held in Dakar on June 18-20, 2014, was co-hosted by GTAP and AGRODEP. The theme of this year's conference was "New Challenges in Food Policy, Trade and Economic Vulnerability." Nearly 30 AGRODEP members were invited to attend the conference and many of them had the opportunity to present their research.
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2014 AGRODEP training courses - Advanced CGE Modeling16 Jun, 2014 - 23 Jun, 2014
The 2014 Training Course series on Advanced CGE Modeling was held in Dakar on June 16-17 and June 22, 2014 surrounding the 2014 GTAP conference. The first portion focused on IFPRI and PEP models and the second course was co-sponsored by the World Bank and covered regional trade integration. The first two days were taught by Ismael Fofana and Fousseini Traore, and the last day was taught by David Tarr and Thomas Rutherford.
Photo credit: © AGRODEP | Alimatou Diop; 2014
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2014 AGRODEP training courses - Impact Evaluation and Analysis of Development Interventions III2 Jun, 2014 - 6 Jun, 2014
The 2014 Training Course on Impact Evaluation, the third of the IE series, was held in Dakar on June 2-6, 2014. The course was organized by Tanguy Bernard, facilitated by Susan Godlonton, and lectures were taught by Michael L. Anderson. The course covered several IE topics including selection bias and research design. Participants also spent time learning good referee and discussant practices.
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