Ramata Molo Thioune is a Knowledge Analyst with IDRCs Acacia program in Dakar, Senegal. She holds masters degrees in macroeconomics and environment studies (from Universit� Cheikh Anta Diop, Senegal) and in rural economics (from Universit� Laval, Canada). Mrs Thioune has worked with several national and international agencies in project planning, monitoring, and evaluation. She is a member of the Canadian Council of the International Association of Agricultural Economists and the Senegalese Council of the Francophonies International Womens Association.