Aïssata Fall
Africa Director, Regional Representative for West and Central Africa
Aïssata Fall joined PRB in early 2020. Fall has more than 25 years of experience in West and Central Africa, upholding the rights of the most vulnerable people through a range of work including local development, democratic dialog, decentralization, and access to basic social services. She previously worked for international development agencies and African governments, providing various stakeholders with technical, operational, and strategic support to design and implement social protection programs and policies. Inspiring, leading, and supporting people in multicultural contexts by sharing her knowledge, know-how, and experience drive her way of working at any level. She holds a master’s degree in sustainable development from the University of Sciences and Technology in Lille, France.
Expertise
Caregiving and the Care Economy
Children, Youth, and Families
Labor and the Future of Work
Population Dynamics and Planning
Sexual and Reproductive Health
Featured Projects
USAID Stawisha Pwani
Working to increase the use of quality, sustainable, and county-led health services and systems for communities living in Kenya's coastal counties of Kilifi, Mombasa, Kwale, and Taita Taveta.
Counting Women’s Work
With support from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, PRB collaborates with African partners to generate local knowledge, build tools, and foster policy dialogue that position unpaid care work as a structural policy issue, anchored in national data, priorities, and realities.
Strengthening Evidence-Based Policy to Expand Access to Safe Abortion (SAFE ENGAGE)
Supporting safe abortion access by providing the latest data and strengthening evidence-based advocacy and reporting.
Featured Resources
Dialogue politique entre jeunes leaders et décideurs politiques sur le maintien de l'utilisation de la contraception chez les jeunes en Afrique de l'Ouest
PACE s'efforce également de mettre en relation les journalistes, les décideurs et les jeunes leaders présents au webinaire, afin de promouvoir des reportages de qualité sur l'utilisation durable de la contraception.
Policy Dialogue Between Youth Leaders and Policymakers on Sustaining Youth Contraceptive Use in West Africa
In many countries, youth ages 15 to 24 have higher rates of contraceptive discontinuation than older women.
Featured News & Insights
Quand la Politique Cherche à Comprendre : le Travail de Soin comme Nouveau Pilier du Développement au Bénin
Le 17 octobre, un débat parlementaire animé par le CREG et PRB a donné tout son sens politique à l’économie du soin.
When Politics Seeks to Understand: Care Work as a New Pillar of Development in Benin
On October 17, a parliamentary debate facilitated by CREG and PRB gave full political meaning to the care economy
In Dakar, a New Generation Steps Forward to Lead Their Countries' Development
Supporting localization isn’t about stepping back—it’s about showing up differently. In Dakar, we witnessed what’s possible when we stop talking about youth leadership and start listening to it.
Rethinking Power and Partnership in the SRHR Sector: Lessons From the TIME Initiative
The TIME Initiative sparked a conversation that must continue—not only inside our organizations, but also in our partner countries.
Et si la résilience de nos sociétés reposait d’abord sur le soin ?
Le travail de soin invisible devient un enjeu collectif, et les données le confirment : il est temps d’intégrer dans notre vision de la croissance ce qui fait réellement tenir nos sociétés.
What if the Resilience of Our Societies Began With Care?
Invisible care work has become a collective issue, and the data confirms it: It's time to integrate into our vision of growth what actually keeps our societies going.
S'engager pour la Localisation : Placer les Jeunes au Cœur du Développement Durable
[version anglaise] Au cours de la dernière décennie, le secteur mondial de l’aide au développement a accordé une attention croissante à l’importance de la localisation et du rééquilibrage des pouvoirs.
Placer les Citoyens au Cœur de la Localisation
En intégrant les principes de la localisation dans son travail, PRB vise à soutenir les citoyens, les organisations locales et les décideurs locaux dans leurs efforts pour renforcer leur autonomie et contribuer directement à un développement plus équitable et plus durable.
Aller au-delà des “Communautés” et des “Acteurs Locaux” dans l’Aide au Développement
Quel changement réel ces concepts apportent-ils aux personnes directement concernées, là où l’aide au développement devrait soutenir la croissance économique et le progrès social des pays ?
Putting Citizens at the Heart of Localization
By acknowledging the direct link between individuals and public policies, PRB reinforces the relevance of data, showing that every citizen has a stake in decisions grounded in facts.
Moving Beyond 'Communities' and 'Local Actors' in Development Aid
What real change do these concepts bring to the people directly affected by them?
Committing to Localization: Centering Youth in Sustainable Development
[version française] Over the past decade, the global development aid sector has increasingly recognized the importance of localization and power-shifting.
PRB Supports African Policymakers and Researchers to Use Demographic Data for National Development
At the 15th Global Workshop of the National Transfer Accounts Network, PRB facilitated a discussion on how NTA research plays a crucial role in fulfilling countries’ commitments toward achieving the demographic dividend and fostering inclusive development.
PRB et CREG discutent de l'importance de reconnaître le travail domestique non rémunéré avec des leaders féminins au Togo
PRB et notre partenaire de longue date, CREG, ont rencontré REFAMP Togo pour discuter des problèmes urgents du travail non rémunéré des soins familiaux et de la transition démographique en…
PRB and CREG Discuss Importance of Recognizing Unpaid Care Work With Women Leaders in Togo
In capital city of Lomé, PRB and longtime partner CREG met with REFAMP Togo to discuss the urgent issues of unpaid care work and demographic transition in West Africa
PRB at the 3rd NTA-Africa Conference
September 6-8, 2023 Somone, Senegal
PACE Joins Renowned Institutions in West Africa to Strengthen the Connection Between Research and Practice
Policy Fellows program expands from individuals to form institutional partnerships, promoting local leadership and sustainability.
PACE s'associe à des institutions renommées en Afrique de l'Ouest pour renforcer le lien entre la recherche et la pratique
Le programme de Communication pour les Politiques s'étend au-delà des individus pour former des partenariats institutionnels, renforçant le leadership local et la durabilité.