Rodrigue Castro Gbedomon

Dr. Rodrigue Castro Gbedomon is a data enthusiast and versatile scientist with a focus on ecological civilization, human development, digital transformation, food systems, and evidence-informed policymaking. His career is driven by a passion for translating scientific knowledge into actionable policies and practices that support sustainable development and enhance community resilience. Over the past decade, he has worked with research, policy, and philanthropic organizations in West Africa and Switzerland, effectively bridging the gap between research, policies, and practices. He has led the development of tools and frameworks that improve the integration of evidence into policymaking. He is the Research and Learning Director at the African Center for Equitable Development (ACED), and since 2023, he has been co-coordinating the Evidence-Policy-Action Excellence Center in West Africa, contributing to advancing the use of evidence in decision-making processes.