Dr. Adeline Mbounka Nembot is a bilingual Development Economist with extensive experience in evidence-based policy research, economic analysis, and gender-focused development. Fluent in both English and French, she brings a unique cross-cultural lens to her work in policy analysis and academic research across Sub-Saharan Africa. She currently serves as the Head of Gender, Women's Empowerment, and the Care Economy at the Nkafu Policy Institute, a leading Cameroonian think tank under the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation. In this role, she leads interdisciplinary teams conducting applied research aimed at informing public policies that elevate the socio-economic status of women and recognize the value of the care economy.

Dr. Nembot is an expert in designing and implementing complex household surveys, both face-to-face and via phone, and managing and analyzing large datasets using econometric tools. Her research spans gender and family economics, labor and health economics, land governance, and human capital development. She has published in peer-reviewed journals and regularly contributes to policy briefs on topics ranging from women's labor force participation to the socioeconomic impacts of conflict and climate change.

With a PhD in Development Economics from the University of Yaoundé II and a strong foundation in applied microeconometrics, Dr. Nembot is also active in regional policy networks and academic forums. She has participated in fellowships and training programs hosted by the African Economic Research Consortium, the World Bank, and Afrobarometer, among others.