Pauline Eyebe Effa is a Cameroonian teacher, economist, and entrepreneur. She was awarded the Vivendi Universal Prize in 2002.
Biography
Early life, education, and career beginnings Pauline Eyebe Effa grew up in Cameroon, Central Africa, and pursued her education in France. She holds a BA degree in Modern Literature, an MA in Linguistics, and a DEA in Communication from the University of Lille III. She also earned a Master's degree in Social Economy and Local Development from the University of Valenciennes. Currently, she is enrolled in a PhD program in Sociology at the Catholic University of Lille.
Career She has worked as a teacher in Armentières. In 1998, she founded a social integration enterprise focused on textile recycling. She is the CEO of an NGO dedicated to social and solidarity economy.
Awards and honors In 2022, she received the Vivendi Universal Prize for entrepreneurship.
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