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SUMMARY:African Studies Global Virtual Forum: Decoloniality and Southern Epistem
ologies—R.S. Canagarajah
DESCRIPTION:\nR. S. Canagarajah is a development economist whose work fo
cuses on inclusive growth\, fiscal reform\, trade\, and climate resilien
ce in emerging and developing economies. Over a career spanning more tha
n three decades at the World Bank\, he has led major policy initiatives
across Africa\, Asia\, and Eastern Europe\, mobilizing over $100 million
in global support and fostering partnerships with governments\, UN agen
cies\, and international donors.\n\nCanagarajah earned his Ph.D. and M.P
hil. in economics from the University of Cambridge. He has held teaching
and research appointments at leading institutions including the Univers
ity of Cambridge\, the University of Warwick\, Cornell University\, and
Georgetown University. His academic work bridges rigorous economic resea
rch with applied policy\, emphasizing evidence-based solutions to develo
pment challenges.\n\nA committed mentor\, Canagarajah has guided numerou
s students and young professionals pursuing careers in international dev
elopment. His research and professional practice reflect a sustained com
mitment to integrity\, collaboration\, and innovation in advancing equit
able and sustainable economic growth.\n\nFor more details: https://event
s.la.psu.edu/event/afr-global-virtual-forum-r-s-canagarajah/
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ah is a development economist whose work focuses on inclusive growth, fi
scal reform, trade, and climate resilience in emerging and developing ec
onomies. Over a career spanning more than three decades at the World Ban
k, he has led major policy initiatives across Africa, Asia, and Eastern
Europe, mobilizing over $100 million in global support and fostering par
tnerships with governments, UN agencies, and international donors.
Canagarajah earned his Ph.D. and M.Phil. in economics from the Universi
ty of Cambridge. He has held teaching and research appointments at leadi
ng institutions including the University of Cambridge, the University of
Warwick, Cornell University, and Georgetown University. His academic wo
rk bridges rigorous economic research with applied policy, emphasizing e
vidence-based solutions to development challenges.
A committed men
tor, Canagarajah has guided numerous students and young professionals pu
rsuing careers in international development. His research and profession
al practice reflect a sustained commitment to integrity, collaboration,
and innovation in advancing equitable and sustainable economic growth.
For more details: https://events.la.psu.edu/event/afr-g
lobal-virtual-forum-r-s-canagarajah/
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