Our Dedicated Policy Experts
Meet the accomplished researchers and professionals driving our global initiatives.
François Ozoukou PhD
Director of Research
Associate Professor, he brings decades of experience in philosophical research along with a profound dedication to AI ethics and governance.
H.E. Désiré Iwangou
Head of International Affairs and Diplomacy
He is widely recognized for his strategic foresight in peacebuilding and international negotiations.
Ephraïm Adongo
AI & Technology Policy Lead
AI & ML Engineer and Data Scientist. He explores how AI can enhance financial market analysis and decision-making.
Dogny Ouentchist PhD
Education Policy Research Fellow
He excels in Education Policy analysis.
Meet Our Dedicated Team of Policy Experts
Our Distinguished Leadership
Meet the leaders guiding IIAPP’s strategic vision, governance, and institutional development, and advancing impactful research and policy engagement across Africa and beyond.
Daniel Ozoukou CEO & Founder
He is a research scholar who graduated in International Affairs from The New School University, New York, USA. His research focuses on securitization, AI safety, and governance.
Innocent Kangou President of the Board
Senior Finance and Administration Manager with over 20 years experience at NDI