How we do it
Through building partnerships, sharing expertise and developing sustainable solutions, we guide and support policy makers and practitioners to make fair, inclusive and informed decisions.
At the heart of our work is an integrated approach that combines evidence generation and translation, policy engagement and on-the-ground action. This brings the research closer to the reality of how things work in practice and ensures recommendations are grounded in an understanding of the decision-making process.
Our impact
Our impact is felt through strengthened policies, empowered communities, and sustainable growth that prioritizes inclusivity and resilience.
At the African Center for Equitable Development, our impact goes beyond research; it’s about real-world change. Through meticulous evidence generation and translation, we strive to influence policies and practices that directly affect African communities. We nurture partnerships that turn insights into action, creating a ripple effect of development that is equitable and sustainable.
Our team
The African Center for Equitable Development team embodies expertise, passion, and a shared commitment to make positive change happen.
Board
Operational team

Frejus Thoto
Executive Director

Rodrigue Castro Gbedomon
Director of research

Reihaanne Adam Gado
Head of Finance
Laurenda Todome
Director of Operations

Aminata Zong-Naba
Country Lead - Burkina Faso

Narcisse Kone
Country Lead - Ivory Coast
Kader Namata Issa
Country Lead - Niger

Kafui Ameko
Country Lead - Togo
Alphonse Yambre
Senior Specialist, Human development

Charles Dossoumou
Spécialiste Principal, Développement Humain, Équité, Diversité et Inclusion

Elysée Houedjofonon
Senior Specialist, Evidence generation
Idelphonse Saliou
Researcher
Sidol Houngbo
Consultant, Agricultural economist

Ariel Houessou
Senior specialist, Knowledge translation

Martin Boton
Senior Specialist, Capacity Development

Jean-Marie Agossou
Field activities coordinator

Chanceline Tchibozo-Kekele
Specialist, Nature economy

Hénoc Medenou
Specialist, Food systems

Silvère Attannon
Specialist, Women empowerment

Kevin Ngoma-Yembi
Specialist, Digital economy

Achille Hounkpevi
Specialist, Nature economy

Eliakim Dohou
Assistant, Économie Digitale

Emmanuel Totin
Graphic designer

Raïssa Affo
Assistant, Food systems

Gisèle Ayivodji
Admin, Finance and Procurement Assistant

Sophie Zinsou
Finance Assistant

Oscar Honfo
Young Professional, Research

Qetsia Houessou
Communications & Partnerships Manager

Astrid Yémissi Hassan
Consultant, Strategy & organizational development