Virginie Olive

Virginie Olive is a professional with extensive experience in development, public partnerships, and yoga instruction. Currently serving as Chargée de mission at AFD - Agence Française de Développement since September 2021, Virginie Olive focuses on collaborative research regarding energy, food, and environmental transitions in overseas territories. As the founder of Association Le Souffle du vent, Virginie Olive teaches Hatha-Yoga and mindfulness meditation. Prior experience at AFD includes roles in geographical coordination and project management in Guyane and Brasilia, as well as serving as an economist with expertise in international and regional economic studies. Earlier positions included project management at Business France and economic advisory roles at the French Embassy in Cameroon. Virginie Olive holds a Master’s degree in development economics from CERDI and a certified yoga teaching credential from Ecole Française de Yoga.