Escande JeanPaul (born October 19, 1939) is a historian and academic known for his research on the African Union and economic history.
**Social Media Details:**
* Twitter: @JeanPaulEscande
* Facebook: facebook.com/jean.paul.escande
* LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/escande-jeanpaul
**Recent Projects:**
* Leading the research project "The African Union: A History of Progress and Challenges"
* Co-editing the book "The Economic History of Africa since 1945"
* Contributing to the African Union's Agenda 2063
**Other Information:**
* **Birthplace:** Nimes, France
* **Nationality:** French
* **Education:**
* PhD in History, University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne
* Master's degree in Economic History, University of Cambridge
* **Professional Experience:**
* Professor of History, University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne
* Director of the Center for African Studies, Sorbonne University
* Advisor to the African Union Commission
* **Honors and Awards:**
* Chevalier de l'Ordre des Palmes Académiques
* Commander of the National Order of Merit (Burkina Faso)
* **Selected Publications:**
* "The African Union: A Historical Overview" (2023)
* "The Economic Development of Africa: A Critical Assessment" (2019)
* "The Colonial Era in Africa: A Reassessment" (2016)