Nelly Mukazayire
Nelly Mukazayire | |
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| Born | 1982 (age 41–42) |
| Alma mater | University of Rwanda (Bachelor of Science in International Economics) Makerere University (Master of Arts in Economic Policy Management) |
| Title | Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Convention Bureau. |
Nelly Mukazayire (born 1982) is a Rwandan economist and public administrator, who serves as the chief executive officer of the Rwanda Convention Bureau, a division of the Rwanda Development Board.[1]
Before that, she served as the deputy chief of staff in the office of the president of Rwanda and as a senior adviser to the chief of staff in the office of the president. Before she came to the president's office, she served as a policy researcher in the economics department in the prime minister's office.[2]
Early life and education[edit]
Nelly Mukazayire was born to Rwandese parents in Rwanda in 1982.[3] She attended local schools for her primary and secondary education. She studied at the earning a Bachelor of Science degree in International Economics.[2]
She also holds a Master of Arts degree in Economic Policy Management from Makerere University, in neighboring Uganda.[2]
Career[edit]
For most of her career, Ms Mukazayire has worked as a high-ranking official in the Paul Kagame-led, post-Rwanda Genocide government. In an October 2018 cabinet reshuffle, she was named as the CEO of Rwanda Convention Bureau, a government department.[4] In her current position, she is at the rank of a Minister of State and reports directly to Clare Akamanzi, the executive director and CEO of Rwanda Development Board, a cabinet-level position.[5]
Her unit is responsible for implementing the policy of developing and expanding the "Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions" (MICE) policy of the Rwandan government. That section of the tourism sector was responsible for 15 percent of tourism revenue, amounting to US$42 million in 2017, and projected to grow to US$74 million in 2018.[5]
Personal life[edit]
Nelly Mukazayire is married.[6]
Mukazayire was 12 years old in 1994, when the Rwandan genocide took place. Her mother was given a lifetime prison sentence by a Gacaca court for being a participant in the genocide.[3][6] Mukazayire has spoken about her mother's conviction to demonstrate how the current Rwandan government does not transfer blame to the offspring and other family members of the genocide perpetrators.[2][3][6]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Mwai, Collins (19 October 2018). "Kagame reshuffles Cabinet, women take up more slots". New Times (Rwanda). Kigali. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ^ a b c d United Nations (11 April 2016). "International Day Of Reflection On The Genocide In Rwanda: Speakers: Nelly Mukazayire" (PDF). New York City: United Nations. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ^ a b c Nelly Mukazayire (13 April 2016). "Nelly Mukazayire: Being A Child Of A Genocidaire, She Is A Living Testimony Of The New Rwanda" (Testimonial). Kigali: Umuvugizi.wordpress.com. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ^ Jean de la Croix Tabaro (18 October 2018). "Rwanda Gets New 50-50 Gender Cabinet, Fewer Ministers". Kigali: KTPress Rwanda. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ^ a b "New CEO For Rwanda Convention Bureau Takes Over". Taarifa Rwanda. 23 October 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ^ a b c Andrew Mwenda (5 August 2013). "Rwanda's Intriguing Experience". Kampala: Andrew Mwenda Blog. Retrieved 24 October 2018.