Jennifer Vanessa Korie Chetachi

Jennifer Vanessa Chetachi Korie is an Education Economist and PhD Candidate in Development Economics at the University of Maroua, Cameroon. Her research examines the intersection of human capital and educational outcomes, building on a Master’s degree in Mathematics and Statistics Applied to Social Sciences from the University of Yaoundé II. Beyond her academic work, Jennifer bridges rigorous research with grassroots innovation. She is the Founder and CEO of Edumuna, a social enterprise transforming Early Childhood Education through culturally adapted, data‑driven pedagogical kits and digital literacy. In this role, she works in close collaboration with the Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and the Family (MINPROFF), which oversees daycare centers. She also leads Impact Life Growth (ILG), working in close collaboration with the Ministry of Social Affairs and the Ministry of Basic Education to advance community empowerment and gender equity. In addition, she contributes to the YALI Network Cameroon, fostering leadership and civic engagement. As a technical consultant, Jennifer has applied advanced microeconometric modeling (Stata/EViews) to support international development initiatives with organizations such as the World Bank and UN Women. She is committed to evidence‑based policies that dismantle systemic barriers to learning and to building resilient, scalable educational frameworks across Sub‑Saharan Africa.

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