About EM² DATA & AI LAB
An independent institution producing decision-grade intelligence at the intersection of statistics, economics, and management — for governments, development partners, and the organizations shaping economies in transition.
Our Mission
Producing Decision-Grade Intelligence
EM² exists to bridge the gap between advanced analytical capabilities and the real-world complexity faced by institutions navigating economic transitions, structural reforms, and development challenges. We do not publish for prestige — we produce intelligence that drives decisions.
- Analytical independence at every engagement stage
- Methodology transparency as institutional standard
- Contextual calibration, not copy-paste solutions
Our Vision
A More Evidence-Driven World
We envision a world in which governments, multilateral institutions, and financial organizations have equal access to the analytical tools and intelligence they need to make sound decisions — regardless of geography or institutional capacity.
Evidence-informed decisions are not a luxury. They are a prerequisite for development that endures.
Our Values
The Principles That Guide Our Work
Independence
Analytical conclusions grounded in evidence, free from external pressure or institutional convenience.
Rigor
Every analysis rests on proven statistical, economic, and management frameworks — without shortcuts.
Inclusion
Engagement that takes seriously the diversity of stakeholders and contexts we work within.
Relevance
Solutions calibrated to the institutional, economic, and political realities we encounter.
Our Divisions
Three Divisions, One Integrated Approach
Each division operates with a distinct mandate and service catalog, but complex mandates often span two or all three, giving clients a single partner for multi-disciplinary challenges.
DSID: Statistics and Data Engineering
Statistical data production, data engineering infrastructure, quality assurance, and capacity building for data-producing institutions.
Learn about DSIDEconomic Intelligence
Economic monitoring, sector analysis, market intelligence, and policy-relevant research for informed decision-making.
Learn about Economic IntelligenceManagement
Organizational performance, change management, strategic planning, and governance advisory for institutions in transformation.
Learn about ManagementLeadership
Leadership Team
EM² DATA & AI LAB is led by a multidisciplinary team combining expertise in statistics, economics, management, data, and digital solutions. This complementary leadership structure enables the Lab to connect analytical rigor, strategic intelligence, and practical implementation across its areas of work.
Mayo Takémsi Norris KADANGA
Head of DSID — Statistician Economist, Data and AI Specialist
Leads the Statistics and Data Engineering Division. Designs data systems, dashboards, and analytical tools that turn data into better institutional decisions.
Edem TOGBENU
Head of Economic Intelligence — Econometrician and Statistician
Leads the Economic Intelligence Division. Brings econometrics, statistics, and applied economic analysis to support strategic decision-making in complex environments.
Michel AGRANI
Head of Management — Management Specialist
Leads the Management Division. Translates strategic insights into effective managerial and operational practices for institutions, projects, and businesses.
Engage With EM²
Decision-Grade Intelligence Begins With a Conversation
Whether you are scoping a new mandate, evaluating an analytical partner, or exploring institutional collaboration, our team is available for confidential, structured discussions.