Adama has a Master’s degree in Macroeconomics and Management Development from the University of Ouaga II in Burkina Faso. Since 2009, Adama has been actively working in the Research area and principally in the field of data collection with various institutions. Since 2014, Adama had been managing large-scale surveys with IPA. First, as Field Manager, he has conducted research studies in Burkina Faso and Côte d'Ivoire. Adama has led five impact assessment projects with IPA on the themes of soil fertility, family planning, violent extremism, and governance with internationally-renowned researchers. Currently, as a Senior Research Associate, Adama is working on an Early Childhood Development project in Burkina Faso.