Francine Ndong
Name: Francine Ngom (Senegal)
Role: Economist, United Nations
Experience: +8 years
Key Areas of Expertise
- Economic development and social inclusion
- Public/private policy, employment, and value chain development
- Entrepreneurship, women’s empowerment, and strategic advisory
Relevant Experience (Not Exhaustive):
Public Policy and Development Consulting:
- Advised governments and international institutions on development policy across sectors.
- Led projects across Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America focused on social inclusion, industrialization, responsible business conduct, employment, and international labor standards.
- Produced strategic analyses for governments and UN agencies on climate change impacts, gender, and employment in agro-industry, energy, extractive, and manufacturing industries.
- Authored key publications on decent work, international trade, and sustainable industrialization.
Private Sector Development and Entrepreneurship:
- Structured and launched WIC Capital, a pioneering investment fund for women entrepreneurs in Africa.
- Designed and implemented strategies to enhance the competitiveness and resilience of women-led enterprises.
- Contributed to community resilience programs in Senegal’s agri-food sector to support key value chains and inclusive economic development.
- Co-founded GO4STEAM, a mentoring and training initiative to promote STEM careers for disadvantaged girls.
Education and Awards:
- Degree in Business, Administration, and Finance (Polytechnic School of Dakar).
- Certified in Public Administration (Howard University), Public Policy and Data Analysis (London School of Economics). Master’s in Finance and Economic Development (University of Glasgow)
- Chevening and YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship laureate; named among Africa’s 500 most influential individuals.
