Policy Work

I aim to contribute to policy debates in my two fields of expertise, health diplomacy and African politics. I also have experience with strategic foresight and the design of immersive training exercises for policymakers. I am available for consultancy requests and media inquiries at yolaine.frossarddesaugy@mail.mcgill.ca

Policy-oriented publications:

• « Why the latest blow to the HIV/AIDS response at the UN should have everyone sounding the alarm », The Conversation, July 2026
• « Trump White House’s disengagement from HIV/AIDS response could have lethal consequences », The Conversation, February 2025
• « France’s military withdrawal presents opportunities and risks to West African states”, The Conversation, January 2025

Positions held:

• Research Assistant, Canada School of Public Service (2025-2026)
  • Design and delivery of three training modules on action-oriented strategic foresight for federal civil servants
    • Monitoring national and international political developments and policy trends to maintain the relevance and accuracy of content
    • Designing and coordinating an interactive simulation exercise to train civil servants in applying action-oriented strategic foresight in their daily work
    • Drafting communications documents for various audiences (practical guide, evidence-based report using qualitative and quantitative data, academic publication) to support the engagement of learners and stakeholders
    • Planning and coordinating the logistics of interactive exercises within CSPS including the creation of original materials in two languages (decks, briefs) and event planning

• Consultant, Health Financing and Advocacy, Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (2016-2018)
  • Coordination of talks on expanding access to PrEP for key populations in Benin and developing a pilot for community testing
  • Adoption by the Heads of State of the African Union of the Africa Scorecard on Domestic Financing for Health
    • Coordinating outreach and advocacy efforts with NGO partners in sub-Saharan African (drafting briefing documents, recommendations, talking points)
    • Aiding the organization of two national consultations on domestic financing for health in Benin and Togo in partnership with ministries of Health and the presidencies
    • Coordinating events on national health financing at international conferences (TICAD 2016, Women Deliver 2016, ICASA 2017)

• Analyst, Health Financing and Advocacy, Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (2013-2014)
  • Coordination of 4 advocacy events with high-level speakers
    • Coordinating advocacy events at international conferences including the 2014 United Nations General Assembly, the 4th Global Fund Replenishment, ICASA 2013, and the 2014 African Union Heads of State Summit
    • Conducting daily advocacy work within the Civil Society and Political Advocacy Department: drafting talking points, correspondence, and liaison with partners (Heads of States and Governments, Global Fund Champions, civil society, Friends of the Fund organizations)