Christinne Jean Louis

Christinne Jean Louis is a Master of Global Affairs candidate at the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, specializing in global markets and innovation policy.

Christinne’s professional and academic background include work in the fields of international development and cooperation and youth empowerment. She has held roles with the Taiwan Commerce Development Research Institute in Taiwan and, more recently, the UNESCO Human and Social Sciences Sector. She is currently engaged closely with the Munk Community, promoting inclusion for black and racialized students at the Munk School. Beyond her academic pursuits, she has led community-based initiatives in Haiti and internationally, particularly advocating for young girls’ access to education.

As a Lupina Fellow and IPL researcher, Christinne is committed to shaping evidence-based policy solutions that bridge innovation and inclusion, ultimately driving social and economic transformation in low-income countries.

Christinne's Lupina Project, Reducing Inequality: Inclusive Innovation and the Need for Sound Governance in Low-Income Countries, examines how innovation policies can be designed and governed to foster inclusive economic growth, with the Caribbean as a case study. The project explores how markets, digital infrastructure, and social entrepreneurship can reduce inequality when paired with strong governance mechanisms, such as transparent regulations, institutional capacity-building, and effective public-private partnerships. The project aims to develop policy recommendations by combining literature review, comparative analysis, and regional case studies, ensuring innovation reaches marginalized communities, strengthens resilience, and contributes to sustainable development in low-income contexts.