Mbassa Thioune
Academic background
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Master’s degree in Econometrics and Statistical Methods from Cheikh Anta Diop University, Dakar.
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Trained Statistician-Economist.
Professional experience
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Joined the Institute in 2017 as a Field Research Officer.
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Led multiple field studies in Senegal, Guinea, and G5 Sahel countries within a regional project supported by the UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime).
Current role and expertise
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As Director of Studies, he oversees the design, implementation, and supervision of the Institute’s research and analytical programs.
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Coordinates the Youth Radicalization and Resilience in the Sahel cluster, focusing on mapping drivers of radicalization in border areas.
Research areas:
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Youth, Radicalization & Violent Extremism
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Security and Regional Resilience
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Field Data Collection & Analysis