Dr. Kobenan is a medical doctor and public health expert with over 15 years of experience in health systems strengthening, health financing, and multisectoral coordination in West Africa.

Since 2018, he has played a key role in the implementation of GFF processes in Côte d’Ivoire as a Country Coordinator. In this capacity, he has supported the government in preparing the national dialogue on health financing, coordinating technical and financial partners and aligning them with national health priorities, developing and implementing the investment case, preparing resource mapping and tracking health sector expenditures, as well as establishing the national platform and monitoring sector performance and reforms.

Prior to this, he worked within the cabinet of the Ministry of Health of Côte d’Ivoire, where he was responsible for strategic analysis of dossiers, preparation of high-level meetings, and follow-up on decisions, directly contributing to sector governance and coordination of health activities at the central level. His experience within the minister’s cabinet has provided him with a strong understanding of governance issues, institutional coordination, and high-level strategic decision-making processes.