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 ACED, 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 ACED 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
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
Emmanuel Totin
Graphic designer
Raïssa Affo
Assistant, Food systems
Gisèle Ayivodji
Finance Assistant
Sophie Zinsou
Finance Assistant
Oscar Honfo
Young Professional, Research
Astrid Yémissi Hassan
Consultant, Strategy & organizational development