Paule Olivia Akotto
Québec,QC
Summary
Knowledgeable economist with solid background in conducting detailed research and data analysis. Supported multiple projects by gathering, organizing, and interpreting complex information, contributing to impactful academic and development projects. Demonstrated proficiency in using statistical software and strong written communication skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
World Bank & Republic of Togo’s Ministry of Water Project
05.2025 - Current
- Contribute to the development of the impact evaluation strategy for the Projet d'Amélioration de la Sécurité Hydrique en Milieu Urbain au Togo (PASH-MUT).
- Develop survey questionnaires.
- Conduct literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
- Conduct data analysis.
- Write an ethical committee proposal.
Fellow, Impact Investing Research
United Nations Development Programme International Center for Private Sector Development
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Synthesized data to inform Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Investor Map development for Mauritania and Mali, and identified 28 investment opportunities in agribusiness, banking and finance, renewable energy, infrastructure, education, and health and life sciences.
- Conducted literature reviews and industry analysis.
- Conducted stakeholder consultations with 72 public and private-sector agencies.
- Collaborated with team to optimize workflow and achieve objectives.
Intern, Impact Investing Research
United Nations Development Programme International Center for Private Sector Development
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Conducted a literature review on Mauritania’s national priorities, sustainable development needs, and sectors relevant for private sector intervention.
- Conducted industry analysis of the Republic of Congo’s education and health and life sciences sectors and identified 13 potential investment opportunities relevant to the private sector.
Research Assistant
International Development Research Centre
01.2020 - 03.2023
- Developed an evaluation framework integrating both qualitative and quantitative data.
- Conducted econometric analysis of the impact of biofertilizer adoption on rural income in Algeria.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
Research Assistant
Global Affairs Canada Project
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Conducted and wrote a literature review on impact evaluation methods applied to urban and peri-urban agriculture in developing countries.
Lecturer & Teaching Assistant
Université de Sherbrooke
09.2019 - 04.2024
- Taught microeconomics and econometrics to an average of 22 students per term, leading classroom discussions and providing academic support.
- Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
Statistical Assistant
Statistics Canada
07.2019 - 04.2024
- Managed national household surveys and census programs databases.
- Provided technical assistance for the use of statistical software.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry-specific guidelines related to statistical reporting requirements.
Intern
MDE Business School
07.2016 - 11.2016
- Conducted firm-level research on competitiveness and productivity.
- Analyzed policy implications of survey data across SMEs.
Education
Ph.D. - Development Economics
Université De Sherbrooke
04-2026
Master of Science - Statistics and Economics
École Nationale De Statistique Et D’Économie Appliquée
06-2017
Bachelor of Science - Economics And Accounting
Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny
06-2014
Skills
- Economic and market research
- Economic modelling and econometrics
- Impact analysis
- Data analysis
- Literature reviews
- Quantitative research
- Stata proficiency
- Power BI
- Stakeholder engagement
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Power BI: Build data models and create reports, Microsoft - Ongoing
- Introduction to data science with Python, HarvardX - Ongoing
Publications Projects
- When the Bits Bite: Internet Access and Domestic Violence – Evidence from a Geographic Regression Discontinuity in Africa (Working Paper)
- Can the Internet Drive Child Labor? Evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa (Working Paper)
- Agriculture urbaine et péri-urbaine, pauvreté, sécurité alimentaire et environnement dans les pays en développement : une revue exploratoire des méthodologies et des impacts. (With Dorothée Boccanfuso and Marie-Eve Yergeau)
- Evaluation frameworks for 3 international development projects
Personal Information
Title: Economist | Policy Analyst | Impact Evaluator
Timeline
Research Assistant
World Bank & Republic of Togo’s Ministry of Water Project
05.2025 - Current
Fellow, Impact Investing Research
United Nations Development Programme International Center for Private Sector Development
05.2024 - 04.2025
Intern, Impact Investing Research
United Nations Development Programme International Center for Private Sector Development
03.2023 - 11.2023
Research Assistant
International Development Research Centre
01.2020 - 03.2023
Research Assistant
Global Affairs Canada Project
09.2019 - 12.2019
Lecturer & Teaching Assistant
Université de Sherbrooke
09.2019 - 04.2024
Statistical Assistant
Statistics Canada
07.2019 - 04.2024
Intern
MDE Business School
07.2016 - 11.2016
Ph.D. - Development Economics
Université De Sherbrooke
Master of Science - Statistics and Economics
École Nationale De Statistique Et D’Économie Appliquée
Bachelor of Science - Economics And Accounting
Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny
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