Ghislaine Kobon Sissoko

Togo's Development Project (ODP), I contributed to the following initiatives aimed at improving public investment management, mobilizing domestic resources, and ensuring accountability and monitoring of goods and services:

• Assisted the Office Togolais des Recettes (OTR) in planning to count taxpayers in Lomé.
• Supported the Programme d'Investissements Publics (PIP) in developing a public investment program aligned with the 2019 budget law.
• Worked on the main components of the program, including Planning and Execution of Public Investments (PIP), Technical Assistance and Results-Based Financing (RBF), and Technical Assistance and Results-Based Financing (DLI).
• Collaborated with the Ministry of Development Planning in partnering with the University of Kara to offer a Master's degree in planning.
• Encouraged the OTR to expedite the recruitment of an independent verification agency and send reports for review to the Public Accounts Agency and the World Bank.

Project Strengthening Public Accountability and Citizen Engagement in Togo

• Enhanced accountability mechanisms and citizen feedback on public services.
• Collaborated with sector ministries and civil society organizations for citizen participation in budget preparation and execution.
• Recommended accelerating survey implementation for user satisfaction data and civil society organization selection.
• Focused on improving public service quality and accessibility through increased citizen engagement.

SDG 3 Tax Desk Reviews TOGO & Djibouti : Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3)
To promote health and Nutrition, prevent diseases, and improve healthcare systems, Developed an SDG Dashboard for Togo and Djibouti. This tool enables policymakers to make data-driven decisions by providing a comprehensive view of the country's progress toward achieving SDG 3.

• Explored the scope of tax measures to prevent non-communicable diseases, such as taxing harmful products like tobacco and sugar-sweetened beverages, to encourage healthier behaviors and generate revenue for public health programs.
• Significant contributions to the development of more effective and sustainable Nutrition and healthcare systems in Togo and Djibouti.
• This collaborative effort is a testament to our shared commitment to the well-being of the Togolese and Djiboutian people and our dedication to Sustainable Development Goal 3.

Gender Disparities in Air Pollution Exposure and Health Risks: A Case Study of Mongolia

• Conducted research on the gender dimensions of air pollution in Mongolia particularly in urban areas such as Ulaanbaatar., highlighting how women are disproportionately affected due to biological, social, and economic factors.
• Identified the need for gender-sensitive approaches to address environmental health disparities and promote environmental justice in Mongolia.
• This research contributes to the growing body of evidence on the health effects of air pollution in Mongolia and offers valuable insights for policymakers and public health professionals seeking to address this critical issue.