Bilingual network · Canada and Africa
Mobilizing expertise to train, support, and connect the next generation of African economists and statisticians.
CNAES is a Canada-based network that mobilizes diaspora expertise to strengthen economics and statistics capacity in Africa, while supporting African students in their academic journey in Canada.
Who we are
A structured, collaborative and useful platform
The Canadian Network of African Economists and Statisticians (CNAES) is an organization dedicated to building a structured platform for collaboration among students, researchers, and professionals to promote training, mentorship, applied research, and academic support.
Focus areas
Three levers, one mission
Training and applied research in Africa
We develop training, mentoring, and practical learning opportunities to strengthen the quantitative and analytical skills of students and young graduates.
Student support in Canada
We provide welcome, orientation, and integration initiatives to help African students navigate their academic journey in Canada.
Community, networking, and knowledge sharing
We create a space for exchange among diaspora members, students, academics, and professionals interested in economics, statistics, and development.
Programs
Two pillars of action
Pillar 1: Africa
Training programs, methodological workshops, mentorship, and applied research activities developed in partnership with academic institutions and experts.
Pillar 2: Canada
Welcome and support initiatives for African students admitted to Canadian postsecondary institutions, including practical resources and welcome kits.
Events
Learn, share, connect
Join our webinars, workshops, and seminars designed to inform, train, and connect our community.
The Network is preparing its first season of events. Subscribe to the newsletter to hear about the first dates.
Skills observatory
Skills demand in Canada, measured on open data
Led by CNAES, the ADCC observatory publishes indicators on the skills in demand in Canada, based on Government of Canada open data. Every figure carries its source and period.
Positions posted during the reference month
125,635
Reference period : October 2026 · measured
Occupations covered
496
Reference period : October 2026 · measured
Source: ADCC observatoryRead on November 9, 2026Open the ADCC observatory
Get involved
Many ways to contribute
There are many ways to contribute to CNAES and support its mission.
Why join?
Join a network that acts
- Contribute to a meaningful educational mission
- Become part of a network of professionals, researchers, and students
- Participate in training and networking opportunities
- Support impactful initiatives connecting Canada and Africa
Publications and member area
Resources for the community
CNAES will progressively share notes, resources, insights, and publications related to its activities. Logged-in members also have access to exclusive resources, job opportunities, and networking features.
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