Dr Raïssa is an economist specialized on Transport matters on the African continent. She graduated from the University of Lille in France with a PhD in Industrial Economics focusing on transport policy issues and regional integration. With over a decade of experience, she has provided a number of advisory and technical assistance to the African Union member states with projects supported by reputable institutions such as UNECA, AfDB, AFD, GIZ, ITF and the EU to support Africa's economic development planning and transformation agenda. Since 2017, she is currently working as a Senior Policy Officer in charge of maritime issues at the African Union Commission, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.