101045 eLearning Benin Project Table of Contents eLearning Benin Project ............................................................................................... 2 Winner of the 2015 Youth Innovation Fund ................................................................................... 2 Project Background....................................................................................................................... 2 Project Objectives ......................................................................................................................... 3 Desired Outcomes ........................................................................................................................ 4 Project Team ................................................................................................................................ 5 Sponsors........................................................................................................................................ 6 Partners ......................................................................................................................................... 6 Republic of Benin.......................................................................................................................... 6 Benin Education Fund ................................................................................................................... 6 Participating Higher Education Institutions ............................................................................ 7 Public Universities ........................................................................................................................ 7 Private Universities/Schools ......................................................................................................... 7 Education Leaders ........................................................................................................................ 7 Brief Bios of Participants ............................................................................................................ 8 Professors .................................................................................................................................... 8 Ministry Representatives .............................................................................................................13 Students ......................................................................................................................................13 Friends and Supporters .............................................................................................................17 Advisors ......................................................................................................................................17 Extended Support Team...............................................................................................................17 Additional Acknowledgements ................................................................................................18 Special Thanks.............................................................................................................................18 1 eLearning Benin Project Winner of the 2015 Youth Innovation Fund The eLearning Benin Project is a winning project from the 2015 Youth Innovation Fund. The Youth Innovation Fund provides young employees at the World Bank Group with an opportunity to design and implement projects focusing on innovation, efficiency and impact on youth development in client countries. These initiatives provide funding, technical assistance and knowledge exchange through partnerships with local youth and organizations. Many of the outcomes of these projects have contributed to increased employability, community engagement, and life skills. The winning proposals receive funding and mentorship from senior World Bank Group officials. Project Background The higher education system in Benin is facing several challenges, including insufficient infrastructure, equipment and financial resources, and over- populated amphitheaters. While the higher education system is facing these challenges, the Beninese Government’s vision for the Information Communication Technology (ICT) sector is to transform Benin into the “digital capital of Africa,” taking advantage of the country’s location and its access to international connectivity. Important reforms have been implemented in the ICT sector through the e-Benin project, and complemented by an investment in international connectivity through the West Africa Regional Communications Infrastructure Program (WARCIP) project. The vision of Benin as the “digital capital of Africa” reflects a growing need for Beninese university students to be prepared to meet this challenge by developing the appropriate skillset to be competitive on the local, regional and international job markets. Since the end of 2011, the growth of MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) has reshaped access to higher education in the world, as well as the design of university courses. Some courses combine videos, assessments, tutoring, corrections by peers, and online interaction with teachers, and can assemble up to 160,000 students across in the world. (Source: France Université Numérique) eLearning | Benin 2 Project Objectives The objective of the "eLearning Benin" project is to increase the awareness of teachers and students about the wealth of educational resources (e.g. MOOCs) available digitally --- educational resources through which Beninese students in higher education could improve and develop competitive skills in preparation for local and international labor markets. In this context, the project team held working sessions during the month of June 2015 with representatives from a number of public and private higher education institutions, and a one-day workshop during August 2015, to discuss educational needs or gaps and identify the subjects and courses that could be enriched with MOOCs and other online educational resources. Our steps were organized as follows: 1 - Focus Groups •Gather a selected group of local professors and students to identify subject areas through which students would hone and develop competitive skills to prepare them for local and international job markets. 2 - Analysis and Investigation •With the input of local instructors and students, identify education materials from freely available Massively Open Online Courses (MOOC) and curriculum that meet these needs. 3 - Synthesis Workshop to share solutions •Online: a repository to host or link to key resources & MOOCs platforms •Off-line: a sustainable solution to make digital education resources available without internet. 3 Desired Outcomes: We hope the project participants become ambassadors of e-learning within their communities. • Professors: we ask professors to (1) leverage the platforms they have learned about to augment their courses/curricula with free online resources during the academic year, and (2) share this knowledge within their educational institution, and across their region. • Students: we ask students to (1) leverage resources that they have learned about to supplement their education during the academic year, and (2) to share this knowledge with fellow students, and other professors within and outside of their educational institution. • Ministry Representatives: We ask the ministries to (1) support the spread of e-learning as an educational method throughout the country, (2) support professors wanting to augment educational curricula with e-learning resources, and (3) help in mobilizing financial and logistical resources to increase MOOCs/e-learning awareness nationally. What is a MOOC ? MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses), which emerged in 2008, are online distance learning courses open to everyone at all educational levels. • “Massive” speaks to the quantity of participants, which is typically in the range of tens of thousands of students per course. • “Open” refers to who can join, which is anyone with high-speed Internet access. • “Online” is the platform of the course: all course content and interactions take place via the Internet. • “Course” designates that the information presented is topical in nature, similar to a standard college course, such as basic computer programming or introductory physics. eLearning | Benin 4 Project Team Larissa Kougblenou-Siebens Dorina Georgieva Peteva Michael Reyes Yildirim Zaynal IT Analyst, Business ET Consultant IT Analyst, Business IT Analyst, Management, ITS DEC - Doing Business Management, ITS Engineering, ITS Yves Toudonou Sylvie Charlotte Ida do Rego Dossou Fiogbe Lionel Migan Facilitator, Benin Peace Program Assistant, AFMBJ Consultant Consultant Corps Hulya Ulku Gbetoho Joachim Boko Alphonse Kouagou John Van Dyck Senior Economist, Social Protection Principal Portfolio Off./Equity Sr. Social Protection DEC-Doing Business Specialist, GSPDR Research, CNGP7 Specialist, GSPDR Units of the World Bank Group ITS: Information and Technology Solutions (ITS) GSPDR: Social Protect & Labor – Global Practice DEC: Development Economics CNGP7: Infra & National Resources Portfolio - CLA 5 Sponsors • Snezana Stoiljkovic, Vice President, GCSVP - Global Client Services • Makhtar Diop, Vice President, AFRVP – Office of the Regional Vice President • Stephanie von Friedeburg , ITS Vice President & WBG Chief Information Officer • Clay Lin, Chief Info. Security Officer, ITSSR - Security & Risk Management • Olivier Fremond, Country Manager, AFMBJ – World Bank Office Cotonou (until June 30, 2015) • Katrina Sharkey, Country Manager, AFMBJ – World Bank Office Cotonou • Naser Alizadeh, Director, ITSGC - Global Telecom & Client Services • Arthur Riel, Director, ITSCM - Cloud & Middleware Engineering • Suzannah Carr, Director, CITDR-IFC Information & Technology • Denis Robitaille, Director, ITSOC - ITSOC - WB Ops and Corporate • Brenda Mejia, Publishing Officer, ECRPK - Publishing and Knowledge Partners Republic of Benin Ministry of State, in charge of Higher Education and Scientific Research Ministry of Secondary Education, Professional and Technical Training, Youth Reconversion and Integration Benin Education Fund Launched in 1998, the Benin Education Fund (BEF) is a U.S.-based nonprofit that has provided scholarships and educational support to over 550 students in rural West Africa. BEF programs are primarily funded through donations from dozens of individuals in the U.S. and Canada. To learn more, go to: http://benineducationfund.org/ eLearning | Benin 6 Participating Higher Education Institutions Public Universities • University of Abomey-Calavi - Institute for Training and Research in Computing - National School of Applied Economics and Management - Faculty of Science and Technology - Faculty of Health Sciences - Faculty of Agricultural Sciences - University Institute of Technology of Lokossa • University of Parakou • University Center of Porto-Novo Private Universities/Schools • Institute CERCO Benin • Advanced Institute of Audiovisual Crafts • Advanced School of Civil Engineering, Verechaguine A.K • Catholic University of West Africa, Cotonou Academic Unit Education Leaders Thanks to these education leaders for designating representatives for each of their educational institutions • Mr. SINSIN A Brice, Professor Rector of the University of Abomey-Calavi. • Mr. HONLONKOU N. Albert, Director of the National School of Applied Economics and Management (Benin), University of Abomey-Calavi. • Mr. FAYOMI Benjamin, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi. • Mrs. HOUNKANNOUNON Hedwige, General Director of the Institute CERCO Benin. • Mr. ZANNOU Marcelin, Founding President of the Advanced Institute of Audiovisual Crafts. • Mr. GANDAHO Prosper, Professor Rector of the University of Parakou Benin. • Mr. GBAGUIDI Aîssè Gérard, Lecturer, Founder & General Director of the Advanced School of Civil Engineering, Verechaguine A.K. • Mr. MOUSSA DJIBRIL Aliou, Director, University Institute of Technology of Lokossa. • Father KPODA Novat, President of the Catholic University of West Africa, Cotonou Academic Unit. • Mr. HOUNMENOU Jean Claude, Professor, Rector of the University Center of Porto Novo Benin. 7 Brief Bios of Participants Professors ACACHA-ACAKPO Hortensia Vicentia National School of Applied Economics and Management, University of Abomey-Calavi Dr. ACACHA-ACAKPO Hortensia Vicentia is an Assistant Professor. She teaches various disciplines related to local development, regional economy, and urban strategic analysis and planning at the University of Abomey-Calavi. She obtained a PhD in Regional Development at the University of Quebec at Rimouski, Quebec, Canada in 2002. ADOMOU Alain Alexis Comlan Nicaise University Institute of Technology of Lokossa, University of Abomey-Calavi Dr. ADOMOU Alain Alexis Comlan Nicaise is a lecturer and tenured professor in the Department of Civil Engineering of the University Institute of Technology of Lokossa. He obtained a PhD in Theoretical Physical Sciences at the Patrice Lumumba University in Moscow in 1999. AGBAYAHOUN PATINVOH Juvénale University Center of Porto-Novo Dr. AGBAYAHOUN PATINVOH Juvenale is a tenured professor at the Teacher’s Training College of Porto-Novo specializing in English Didactics. She is also the Head of interuniversity cooperation at the Teacher’s Training College of Porto-Novo. She obtained a PhD in English Didactics at the Multidisciplinary Doctoral School of the Faculty of Letters, Arts and Human Sciences from the University of Abomey-Calavi in 2011. AGBOKPANZO Richard Gilles West African Catholic University, Academic Unit of Cotonou Dr. AGBOKPANZO Richard Gilles is in charge of the Electronics course for the license in IEG/Electrical Engineering at the West African Catholic University, Academic Unit of Cotonou. He received a PhD in Electrical Engineering with a Summa Cum Laude distinction at the Polytechnic School of Abomey- Calavi in 2014. ALAO Maroufou Jules Faculté des Sciences de la Santé, Université d'Abomey-Calavi Dr. ALAO is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Medical Genetics in the Faculty of Health and Sciences at the University of Abomey-Calavi. He is also a Doctor of Pediatrics (in infectious diseases and genetics), Senior Technician of medical analyzes, and Head of General Pediatrics at the “l’Hôpital de la Mère et de l’Enfant Lagune.” He obtained a PhD in Medicine in 1999. eLearning | Benin 8 ATOHOUN Yacolé Guy Sylvain Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Abomey-Calavi Dr. ATOHOUN is a lecturer and researcher in the Department of Chemistry of the Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Abomey-Calavi. He obtained a PhD at the University of Abomey-Calavi in 2006, in theoretical chemistry, molecular reactivity and modeling. BIAOU Samadori S. Honoré Faculty of Agriculture, University of Parakou Dr. BIAOU Samadori S. Honoré is a Professor and researcher at the Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Parakou in Benin. In addition to his teaching functions at the University, he leads the Promotion of New Information and Communications Technologies of the University of Parakou. He received a doctorate (PhD) in ecology and conservation of the Natural Resources from the Department of Environmental Sciences, at the Wageningen University and Research Center of in the Netherlands in 2009. CAPO CHICHI Gilbert Médard Coffi Institute CERCO Benin Mr. CAPO CHICHI Gilbert Medard Coffi is the Director of Public Relations of the Group CERCO, and engineer of Information Systems and implementation of Computing Project. He has pursued a research in Information and Communication Science focused on the development of a model of capitalization of knowledge under the inspiration of anthropological realities of Yoruba Nago peoples of Benin. DAGBA Théophile Komlan National School of Applied Economics and Management, University of Abomey-Calavi Dr. DAGBA is an Assistant Professor at the National School of Applied Economics and Management in the Department of Informatics at the University of Abomey-Calavi. He obtained a PhD in Computer Engineering at Wroclaw University of Technology in Poland in 1994. DENON Barnabé West African Catholic University, Academic Unit of Cotonou Dr. DENON Barnabé is Secretary of Academics at the West African Catholic University, Academic Unit of Cotonou. He received a Doctorate in moral and political philosophy in 2009. 9 EZIN C. Eugène University of Abomey-Calavi Prof. EZIN is a lecturer in Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence and neural networks and member of IEEE Computer Science Society. He managed training for Computer Engineering and Applied Science from 2007 to 2013. Since December 2013, he is the Director of the Institute for Training and Research in computing, Director of the Center of the African Virtual University of the University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC) and the responsible of the MOOCs partnership EPFL – UAC. FOLIKOUE Foli Pascal Marie Advanced Institute of Audiovisual Crafts Mr. FOLIKOUE Foli Pascal Marie is the Director of Technical Services, and Professor of Editing and Post-production at the Advanced Institute of Audiovisual Crafts. He is also Vice-President of the Foundation for the Support to the Film and Audiovisual Industry. He obtained a Professional Master in Audiovisual (Editing and special effects) at the Advanced Institute of Audiovisual Crafts in 2012. GANDONOU Oboubé Melone Diane Faculty of Legal Studies and Political Science, University of Parakou Dr. GANDONOU Oboubé Melone Diane is a professor and researcher in the Faculty of Legal Studies and Political Science at the University of Parakou. She obtained her PhD in Comparative Public Law, with an Honorable Mention, and with congratulations from the jury at the University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne. GANGBE Kossi Boris Canis Advanced School of Civil Engineering, Verechaguine A.K Mr. GANGBE Kossi Boris Canis is a Legal privatist / Specialist in Administrative Techniques. He is the Secretary General of the Advanced School of Civil Engineering VERECHAGUINE A.K. He received his Master’s Degree in Legal Sciences, with a specialty in Business Law and Judicial Careers at the University of Abomey-Calavi in 2013. GUIDI Tognon Clotilde University Institute of Technology of Lokossa, University of Abomey-Calavi Dr. GUIDI Tognon Clotilde is an Assistant Professor of CAMES, and researcher. She teaches at the: University Institute of Technology of Lokossa; Polytechnic School of Abomey-Calavi; School of Agricultural Machinists of Mechanical Constructions; Higher Normal School of Technical Education; Faculty of Technical Sciences of the University of Abomey-Calavi. She has a PhD in Energy Systems and Cryogenics. eLearning | Benin 10 HOUNGAN Comlan Aristide University Institute of Technology of Lokossa, University of Abomey-Calavi Dr. HOUNGAN Comlan Aristide is a University Assistant Professor of Energy and Environment. He is also a Doctor of the AgroParisTech/ENGREF (Institute of Sciences and Industries of Living and the Environment / National School of Rural Engineering of Waters and Forests) of Nancy-France and of the University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC), as well as Teacher and Deputy Director at the University Institute of Technology of Lokossa since January 2012. KANFON Antonin Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Abomey-Calavi Dr. KANFON Antonin is an Assistant Professor of CAMES, and researcher at the University of Abomey-Calavi. He received a PhD in Physics and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Abomey-Calavi in 2003. KELOME-AHOUANGNIVO Nelly Carine Department of Earth Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi Dr. KELOME-AHOUANGNIVO Nelly Carineis a lecturer and researcher in the Department of Earth Sciences/University of Abomey-Calavi. She received her PhD in Earth Sciences and the Environment at the University of Burgundy, Dijon, France in 2006. Her research activities are focused on the identification and assessment of pollution in urban areas. MADODE Yann Eméric Élingnan Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi Dr. MADODE Yann Eméric Élingnan is an Adjunct Professor and Researcher at the University of Abomey-Calavi. He is also a lecturer of Food Biochemistry and Food technology at the Catholic University of West Africa in Cotonou, Benin. MICHOZONNOU Robert Boris Mahougnon Advanced School of Civil Engineering, Verechaguine A.K Mr. MICHOZONNOU Robert Boris Mahougnon is an Engineer in Civil Engineering. He teaches courses in reinforced concrete, strength of materials, Geotechnical Engineering, Mixed Construction and pre-stressed concrete at the Advanced School of Civil Engineering Verechaguine A.K. He received his Master’s degree in Professional Civil Engineering with a specialization in Building and Works of Art at ESGC Verechaguine A.K.: Valedictorian with Excellent Mention in 2013. 11 ODE MARTINS Nora Nicole Afolakê A. Management Sciences, Institute CERCO Benin Mrs. ODE MARTINS Nora Nicole Afolakê A. is a teacher at the Institute CERCO, Manager of Online Courses (tutoring), and Manager of Human Resources. She obtained a Master's degree in Management of Human Resources at the Institute CERCO in 2013. SOGBOHOSSOU Etotépé A. Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi Dr. SOGBOHOSSOU Etotépé A. is an Adjunct Professor and Researcher in the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences at the University of Abomey-Calavi. She obtained a PhD in Conservation Biology from Leiden University in the Netherlands. TOSSOU Gbèkponhami Monique Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Abomey-Calavi Dr. TOSSOU is a Palynologue, Lecturer of Botany and Plant Ecology Laboratory in the Department of Plant Biology of the Faculty of Science and Technology at the University of Abomey-Calavi. She obtained a PhD at the University of Lome-Togo in 2002, and a Master’s in Education Science- ODL at the University of Montreal- Canada in 2006. VISSOH Léandre Mathias University Institute of Technology of Lokossa, University of Abomey-Calavi Dr. VISSOH Leandre Mathias is the Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Energy, and Assistant Professor at the University Institute of Technology of Lokossa of the University of Abomey-Calavi. He received a Doctorate of Technical Sciences in Mechanical Composition from the People’s Friendship University of Moscow in Russia in 2000. WOLOGAN Moumine Jérôme Advanced Institute of Audiovisual Crafts Mr. WOLOGAN Moumine Jerome is a teacher of Information Technology, Systems & Networks Administrator, and Head of the IT Department at the Advanced Institute of Audiovisual Crafts. He received a Professional License in Computer Networks and Telecommunications at the African University of Technology and Management GASA-training in 2014. *CAMES = African and Malagasy Council for Higher Education eLearning | Benin 12 Ministry Representatives DARBOUX Barthélémy Raphaël Ministry of State, in charge of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr. DARBOUX Barthélémy Raphaël is a tenured professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences. Since 2012, he has been responsible for the ICT cell of the University of Abomey-Calavi. He is also the coordinator of the project for the construction of a digital network of higher education and scientific research. He has served as technical adviser to the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research since 2014 AVOCE Toussaint Ministry of Secondary Education, Professional and Technical Training, of Youth reconversion and Integration Mr. AVOCE Toussaint is an Inspector of Secondary Education, Specialized Group for Sciences Physics, Chemistry and Technology (SPCT), in the Pedagogical General Inspectorate of the Ministry of Secondary Education, Professional and Technical Training, of Youth Reconversion and Integration. BIO YARA Jean Pierre Ministry of Secondary Education, Professional and Technical Training, of Youth reconversion and Integration Mr. BIO YARA Jean Pierre is an Inspector of Technical and Professional Training in the Pedagogical General Inspectorate of the Ministry of Secondary Education, Professional and Technical Training, of Youth reconversion and Integration Students AGBOSSOU Eglogbagba Agbossêyikon Faculty of Legal Studies and Political Science, University of Parakou Mr. AGBOSSOU Eglogbagba Agbossêyikon is currently pursuing a Master’s in Business Law and judicial careers at the Faculty of Law and Political Sciences of the University of Abomey-Calavi. AGNILA Merveille O. Loriane Sonia National School of Applied Economics and Management, University of Abomey-Calavi Miss AGNILA Loriane Sonia is a second-year student in Human Resources Management and Communication at the National School of Applied Economics and Management. 13 AHOUANSOU Vèna Arielle University of Parakou Miss AHOUANSOU Arielle is a postgraduate student who holds a dual master degree, in Medical Formation, and in Political Sciences and International Relations from the University of Parakou. BIAOU Chabi Olaniran Alphonse University of Parakou Mr. BIAOU Chabi O. Alphonse is a Senior Technician in epidemiology. He received a Professional License in Public Health and Epidemiological Surveillance at University of Parakou in 2015. da MATHA SANT’ANNA Adonaï Gad West African Catholic University, Academic Unit of Cotonou Miss da MATHA SANT’ANNA Adonaï Gad is a student in her second year of a Professional Master at the West African Catholic University, Academic Unit of Cotonou’s Faculty of Agronomy and Environment Sciences. She specializes in storage, preservation, and packaging of agricultural products. GLELE-ABOUCHA Laurence Cornélia Nakponsè Advanced Institute of Audiovisual Crafts Miss GLELE-ABOUCHA Laurence Cornélia is in her first year of a professional license in Audiovisual Journalism at the Advanced Institute of Audiovisual Crafts. HEDJE Yélian Mahougnon Romulus University Institute of Technology of Lokossa, University of Abomey-Calavi Mr. Hedje Romulus is a student at the University Institute of Technology of Lokossa. He is the President of the Executive Bureau of the National Union of Students in Technology at the same university. HOUENOU Cir Jean-Beaudelaire Sèdami Institute CERCO Benin Mr. Cir Houénou Jean-Beaudelaire Sedami is a graduate student, and he holds a Master’s Degree in software engineering and Database Administration eLearning | Benin 14 KANKINOU Sèlonou Gautier Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Abomey-Calavi Mr. KANKINOU Selonou Gautier is a student at the Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Abomey-Calavi. He is pursuing a post-graduate diploma in Physics & Chemistry. He teaches Physics & Chemistry Sciences and Technologies in secondary education. KINDOHO Roland Marie Alberto Institute CERCO Benin Mr. KINDOHO Roland Marie Alberto is a student at the Institute CERCO. He is pursuing a Master’s in Project Management and Organizations. MOUYORE Kounhokè Roméo National School of Applied Economics and Management, University of Abomey-Calavi Mr. MOUYORE Kounhoke Romeo is a student in his second year of cycle 2 of Master’s at the National School of Applied Economics and Management of the University of Abomey-Calavi. OTCHATIDA N. Sébastien Faculty of Literature, Arts and Human Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi Mr. OTCHATIDA N. Sebastien is a student of sociology-anthropology in his fourth year at the Faculty of Letters Arts and Human Sciences of the University of Abomey-Calavi. OTENIA B. Hilary Océane Advanced School of Civil Engineering VERECHAGUINE A.K Miss OTENIA B. Hilary Oceane has a professional license in Civil Engineering from the Advanced School of Civil Engineering VERECHAGUINE A.K. SOUMAILA Ramadan Institute for Training and Research in Computer Science, University of Abomey-Calavi Mr. SOUMAILA Ramadan is a third-year student at the Institute for Training and Research in Computer Science at the University of Abomey-Calavi. 15 TAHANGA Nectopa Monique University Institute of Technology, University of Parakou Miss TAHANGA Nectopa Monique is a student in Vocational License 2 at the University Institute of Technology of the University of Parakou. TCHA Pounami Estelle Faculty of Literature, Arts and Human Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi Miss TCHA Pounami Estelle has obtained a Master in Human Geography and Economics at the Faculty of Literature, Arts and Human Sciences of the University of Abomey-Calavi in 2014. TIDOUO KOUAGOU N’tcha Gérard Faculty of Literature, Arts and Human Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi Mr. TIDOUO KOUAGOU N’tcha Gérard is a student in History and Archeology at the Faculty of Literature, Arts and Human Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi of the University of Abomey- Calavi. ZACHARY Rafiatou Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi Miss. ZACHARY Rafiatou is studying for a Master’s in Management Sciences with a major in Accounting Audit and Control of Management at the Doctoral School of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences of the University of Abomey-Calavi. ZANNOU Sêtondé Yélian Gérald Sydné Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi Mr. ZANNOU Sêtondé Yélian Gérald Sydné is a first-year Master’s student studying Mathematics, Economics and Statistics at the African School of Economics. He received a professional license in statistics and econometrics from the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences of the University of Abomey-Calavi in 2012. eLearning | Benin 16 Friends and Supporters Advisors • Hinda Kada, Senior Advisor, Institutional Staff Resource Program • Peter N. Materu, Practice Manager, GEDDR – Education-GP • Hyacinthe Gbaye, Economist, GEDDR – Education-GP • Lise Kupke, Senior IT Officer, Business Management II, ITSBC - IT Service Continuity • Clare Evans, Adviser, ITSLM-Communications Learning Mgmt & Repts • Patricia Seabolt, Senior Information Officer, ITSCN - Comms & Outreach • Laiq Ahmad, Senior IT Officer, Architecture II, CITDR • Thomas Bossuroy, Economist, GSPDR - Social Protect & Labor – GP • Marito Garcia, Consultant • Marc Jean Yves Lixi, Sr. Operations Officer, GTIDR - Transport & ICT – GP • Isabelle Huynh, Sr. Operations Officer, GTIDR - Transport & ICT – GP • Sandrine Ouensou, Consultant, GTIDR - ICT MNA/AFR • David Gray, Sr. Knowledge Management Officer, DFDPR - Development Partner Relations • Geremie Sawadogo, Manager, HRDTA - Talent Acquisition • Adjoh Dorcas Manou, Human Resources Business Partner, HRDC1 - Client Services, HD/AFR/MNA • Anne Davis Gillet, Communications Officer, ECRGE - Global Engagement • Stela Mocan, Lead IT Officer, ITSDC - Directory & Access Mgmt • Judith Hanan, Online Communication Officer, ECRWS - Web and Social Media Extended Support Team • Benin Country Office - Daniel Ygnalbaye, Resource Management Analyst , BPSGR - Lauriane Gnimadi-Hodonou, Resource Management Assistant, BPSGR - Uriel Ratinaud Mevognon Vigninou, Admin. Assistant, AFMBJ - Sonia Gnon Josiane Nieri-Boko, Executive Assistant, AFMBJ - Nicolas Amabegnon, IT Analyst, Client Services, ITSCR - Regional Client Services - Leissan Augustine Akpo, Team Assistant, AFMBJ - Pepita Hortense C. Olympio, Program Assistant, AFMBJ - Kochikpa Abdou Raman Olodo, ET Consultant, AFMBJ - Augustin Gounon, Office Assistant, AFMBJ - Richard Acakpo, Driver, AFMBJ • Togo Country Office - Sylvie Nenonene, Senior Communications Officer, AFREC - External Communications 17 • Senegal Country Office - Daniella Van Leggelo Padilla, Online Communication Officer, AFREC - External Communications • Niger Country Office - Francis Arthur Ouedraogo, Admin. Assistant, AFMNE- WB Office : Niamey • WBG Office in Washington DC, USA - Tsige "Meme" Makonnen, Title Here ITSVP - WBG Office of CIO - Melissa Knutson, E.T. Consultant, ECRWS - Web and Social Media - Tipawan Bhutaprateep, Resource Management Officer, BPSGR - Global Practice Region RM - Sandra Victoria Cardozo, Senior Resource Management Officer, BPSCM - Corporate Client Middle Office - Kim Anh Ngo, Senior Resource Management Officer, BPSCM - Corporate Client Middle Office - Ramachandra Rao Balusu, Resource Management Officer, BPSCM - Stephanie Andrea Crockett, Online Communications Associate, AFREC - External Communications - Alexandre Hery, Online Communications Associate, AFREC - External Communications - Candace Esther Tyler, Consultant, Online Communications Associate, AFREC - External Communications - Andrew Charles Berghauser, Customer Service Representative, GSDPM - Printing and Multimedia Services - Tomoko Hirata, Senior Graphic Designer, GSDPM - Printing and Multimedia Services - Gregory Thomas Wlosinski, Graphic Designer, GSDPM - Printing and Multimedia Services - Debra H. Malovany, Graphic Designer, GSDPM - Printing and Multimedia Services - Jean Jacques Ahouansou, Temporary, ECRPK - Publishing and Knowledge Additional Acknowledgements • Derek Conicello, Associate Financial Officer, CITDR - IFC Information & Technology • Aanchal Anand, Land Administration Specialist, GSURR - Urban, Rural & Soc Dev - GP • Martin Sterlicchi, Junior Professional Associate, OPSOR - Operations Risk Management • Amir Bidgoli, Senior IT Officer, Engineering I, ITSDC - Directory & Access Mgmt • Cherry Weathers, Senior IT Officer, Program Management II, ITSLM-Comms Lrning Mgmt & Repts • Jamie Alexandre, Foundation for Learning Equality • Richard Tibbles, Foundation for Learning Equality Special Thanks Antoine Kougblenou, Eulalie Kougblenou, Gery Kougblenou, James Siebens. eLearning | Benin 18 19