2025 Best Master's Thesis Award in Research
Awarded for an outstanding research-level master's thesis in energy economics, selected among all graduating students of the MSc Development Economics cohort at the University of Clermont Auvergne – CERDI.
2025 MSc in Development Economics - High Honors
Graduated with the highest academic distinction (High Honors) in the English-track MSc Development Economics programme, one of France's leading graduate programmes in development economics.
SCHOLARSHIP: IDGT-SFRI Scholarship (CAP 20-25) · Mar. 2024
Lead institutional relations and internal governance for a diaspora association representing the Burkinabè community in Clermont- Ferrand. Facilitated formal connections between the association and the Embassy of Burkina Faso in France; structured and supervised key cultural activities, including traditional day events; cultivated partnerships with sister associations across France. Secured 3rd place in an inter-African associations competition in the city of Clermont-Ferrand.
Served on the coordinating board of MAGDebate, an academic society affiliated with the University of Clermont Auvergne and CERDI, bringing together professionals and students to exchange ideas on development economics. Co-organised debates and intellectual events, fostering evidence-based argumentation among a diverse international student body from over 30 countries.
Led the French section with jurisdiction over Europe of AJPD-BF, a secular, non-profit Burkinabe organisation uniting members from diverse backgrounds around peace and development goals. Managed and coordinated a section of 65 members across humanitarian action initiatives.
Selected as a UNICEF France Young Ambassador to defend children's rights and amplify their voices in academic and public-facing settings. Contributed to awareness campaigns and outreach initiatives in multicultural environments, in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.