Ioana Botea works for the Social Protection and Jobs Global Practice in Africa, focusing on Zambia and Cameroon. She was previously with the Africa Gender Innovation Lab (GIL), where she carried out impact evaluations to generate evidence on what works to reduce gender gaps and empower women and girls. She specializes in social safety nets, economic inclusion, and adolescent girls’ empowerment. Prior to joining the World Bank, Ioana worked for Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) in Morocco. She holds an MPhil from the University of Cambridge.