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. YSC Star of the Month: Antonella Name: Antonella Belén Gervagi Country of origin: ArgentinaTell us something we don’t know about you? A fun-fact!: I’m passionate about nature and animals—my pets are all rescues! I have a dog named Luigi, adopted from a shelter, and two friendly chinchillas called La Chilla and Frijol rescued from a fur farm (they’re adorable rodents native to the Andes). I also enjoy studying Chinese, playing field hockey, and recently started playing tennis. If any IAFFE member wants to join me for a match, we can play at UMass! Social media account details: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonella-bel%C3%A9n-gervagi-92a8ab92/ X and Instagram: antogervagi Work and Research:
Which institution(s) are you currently affiliated with?
I am currently affiliated in Centro Cultural de la Cooperación (CCC) and Centro de Investigaciones en Administración Pública (CIAP-FCE-UBA)
Title of recently published paper, abstract and link to the paper:
My most recent publication is a book chapter titled: Exchange of information on crypto-assets for tax purposes, part of the book “Crypto-assets: A Challenge to the State and Banks”. This book chapter inspired me to continue researching, and together with Ana Laura Jaruf, we wrote a new paper that we will present at the IAFFE Conference at UMass, titled: "The Taxation of Crypto-assets and Its Gender Impact". Any conference participation, recognition, service to community (through CSOs or yourself) or achievement you want to share? (Brief description and link to it)
I was honored to receive the ‘Aldo Ferrer Annual Award’, jointly organized by the Provincial Ministry of Finance and the Bank of the Province of Buenos Aires. This prestigious award, named after a distinguished economist dedicated to the country’s development, recognized our work, ‘The Importance of Fiscal Federalism in Building a Comprehensive Care System’. Together with my colleague, Noelia Mendez Santolaria, we earned first place in the category for Professionals and Postgraduate Students (Master’s and PhD). Gervagi, Antonella & Mendez Santolaria, Noelia. (2023). La importancia del Federalismo Fiscal para la construcción de un Sistema Integral de Cuidados. Premio Aldo Ferrer - https://edicionesbonaerenses.sg.gba.gob.ar/libro/estudios-sobre-el-desarrollo-economico-provincial/ How long have you been with IAFFE? I am part of IAFFE since 2022
How long have you been a member of YSC? also since 2022
What are your expectations of YSC? As I have been part of the YSC for a few years now, I feel both the desire and responsibility to help new committee members understand the world of IAFFE and how to make the most of the amazing network of feminist economists we have built.
Where do you see YSC in the next 5 years? In the coming years, I see the YSC with many new projects, including reading groups, amplifying the voice of Young Scholars to the other committees. I envision it as being broad, diverse, and full of energy.
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