Fabrice Ewolo Bitoto, is a Ph.D. recently graduated from the University of Dschang, Cameroon. His dissertation focuses on the financing of social sectors from natural resource rents in Africa, with an emphasis on innovative governance mechanisms. Dynamic and strongly involved in international scientific activities, his research focuses on Development Economics, Political Economy, Energy and Inequality. He has published in journals such as Journal of Knowledge of Economy, Resource Policy, Public Integrity and several works in progress at African Development Review and many others. He is optimistic about Africa's emergence and development, and about reducing the inequalities of opportunity caused by globalization. Mr. Bitoto hopes to capitalize on his participation in AMIE's mentoring program to build a solid profile as a seasoned economist and international consultant.