Lila DJELLALI

Deputy Major of Paris 20th (France)

Lila Djellali is the Deputy Major of Paris 20th in charge of sustainable food and social economy. She works on establishing social food security in Paris. Previously, Lila has been actively involved in legislative proposals aiming at eradicating poor housing in Paris.   In 2012, Lilla became an advisor to Interface Africa, a consulting company where she worked closely with Seyni Nafo (now President of COP Africa). First, as a communication advisor to Maky Sall during the 2012 presidential elections, then as advisor to Aichata Aidara Cissé for the 2013 presidential elections in Mali. Lila will accompany Mrs. Aidara Cissé in her vice presidency of the African Union on the issues related to women, youth, and ecology.   Lila is also involved in youth employment and did set-up a support program for women in politics in Liberia during the Presidency of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. She has also created a cooperative of women farmers and fishermen in the Ivory Coast.   Lilla graduated from a business and communication school.