Ousainou Gaye
World Food Forum @FAO
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WORK HISTORY
World Food Forum @FAO
Rome, IT
Developed content for the WFF Education team, focusing on strategic objectives and creating frameworks to enhance diversity and accessibility in team activities. • Led a research initiative on youth interest in agrifood across FAO regions, managing qualitative data analysis and literature review for an upcoming publication. • Oversaw the WFF Education Track, including the Educators Network (500+ members), and coordinated the Policy Deliberation Challenge, where 9 finalists pitched proposals on sustainable food systems. • Collaborated with internal teams and external partners to drive agrifood systems transformation through the Agrifood Leadership Program, mentoring youth across WFF national chapters and Fao region.
EDUCATION
University of the Gambia
Bachelor's degree
University of Rome Tor Vergata
Master's degree
ABOUT OUSAINOU GAYE
He holds a bachelor\'s degree in Economics and Finance from the University of The Gambia and a master\'s degree in European Economics and Business Law from the University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy. A first-generation university student, his master’s thesis focused on Africa–EU economic and climate cooperation, with particular emphasis on The Gambia—demonstrating a strong interest in research that links economic policy with sustainable development. With a multidisciplinary background, he combines expertise in economics with a passion for strategic communication, content creation, and public engagement. He has led national advocacy campaigns on FGM, education, and girls’ rights—mentoring over 300 children through initiatives like Kids Got Talent in collaboration with UNICEF. These experiences highlight his ability to translate complex issues into accessible content that resonates with diverse audiences. He has also coordinated large-scale events reaching over in-person participants and online—developing communication materials, managing media partnerships, and securing sponsorships. His approach integrates research, storytelling, and visual content to support sustainability and education campaigns aligned with FAO’s Corporate Environmental Responsibility Strategy. In the academic space, he contributed to the administration of a Bachelor of Science program—conducting interviews for over 100 incoming students, preparing analytical reports, managing student queries, and supporting enrollment. His role bridged research, documentation, and student engagement. Plus a capacity development Research project in WFF - FAO. His combined skills in economics, research, and communication make him well-prepared to contribute to initiatives focused on sustainability, youth development, and inclusive policy—particularly through impactful content creation, stakeholder engagement, and evidence-based storytelling
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