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Jean Chrysostome Ngabitsinze

Jean Chrysostome Ngabitsinze (born 23 September 1977), is a Rwandan economist and politician, who served as the Rwandan Minister of Trade and Industry, from July 2022 until August 2024.[1][2] Prior to his appointment, he was Minister of State in MINAGRI, since March 2020.[3][4] In addition, Jean Chrysostome is the Secretary General of Social Democratic Party (PSD), since 2015.[5] Jean Chrysostome holds a PhD in Agricultural Economics from University of Milan in Italy, and he is a professor of agriculture economics at University of Rwanda, since 2009.[6]

Professor
Jean Chrysostome Ngabitsinze
Rwanda Minister of Trade and Industry
In office
July, 2022 – August, 2024
Appointed byPaul Kagame
Preceded byBeata Habyarimana
Secretary-General of Social Democratic Party
In office
May, 2015 – Present
Preceded byJean-Damascène Ntawukuriryayo
Rwanda Minister of State in MINAGRI
In office
March, 2020 – July, 2022
Preceded byFulgence Nsengiyumva
Succeeded byIldephonse Musafiri
Personal details
Born (1977-09-23) September 23, 1977 (age 47)
Nyamagabe, Rwanda
CitizenshipRwanda
Political partySocial Democratic Party
SpouseMushimiyimana Kayitesi Theophilla
Children4
Alma materCa' Foscari University of Venice
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
University of Milan
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionAgri-Food Exonomist

Early life and education

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Jean Chrysostome was born on 23 September 1977 in Nyamagabe, Rwanda. He completed his secondary education at APE Rugunga in Kigali, Rwanda. In 2000, Jean Chrysostome attended Ca' Foscari University of Venice in Italy, he graduated with Bachelor of Science in Business Economics in 2004. Subsequently, Jean Chrysostome enrolled at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Italy to pursue a postgraduate degree, and he earned a master's degree in economics there in 2006. Since 2009, Jean Chrysostome holds a PhD in Agricultural Economics, Food and Environmental sciences from University of Milan in Italy.[7]

Academic career

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After graduating with a PhD in Agricultural Economics from University of Milan, in 2009, Jean Chrysostome joined University of Rwanda where he served as senior lecturer in agriculture economics and raised to associate professor in 2019.[1]

Career in politics

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PSD and Parliament

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Jean Chrysostome is a member of Social Democratic Party (PSD), and he serves as its secretary general, since May 2015.[8] In 2018, Jean Chrysostome was elected for Chamber of Deputies in Parliament of Rwanda as a PSD candidate. While he was in the parliament, he served as the head of Rwanda Public Accounts Committee (PAC), a committee which is responsible for examining the reports from government projects.[9] Jean Chrysostome left the office in March 2020 when he was appointed in the Cabinet of Rwanda.[10]

Cabinet of Rwanda

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On March 9, 2020, Jean Chrysostome was appointed by President Paul Kagame in the Cabinet of Rwanda as the Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI).[11] He succeeded Fulgence Nsengiyumva, during his tenure, the MINAGRI partnered with USAID to launch Kungahara Wagura Amasoko program, among others. The initiative was planned to facilitate estimate of US$300 million as new investments in Rwanda agricultural export sector.[12][13] Also World Bank approved US$300M for Rwanda to commercialize de-risk agriculture.[5] Jean Chrysostome served the office until July 2022. Subsequently, he was appointed as the Rwanda Minister of Trade and Industry succeeding Beata Habyarimana.[14]

Additional career

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In 2016, Jean Chrysostome was appointed to the board of directors and became its chairperson of the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) for two years.[15] In the same year 2016, he was elected the chairperson of the Huye District Council. Prior to that, he chaired the National Land Commission under the Rwandan Ministry of Natural Resources for three years since 2011.[16]

Martial arts

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Jean Chrysostome admires and spends his free time playing Karate since his early age.[17] He is decorated with various ranks including Second Dan in Shotokan Karate that he was awarded on August 20, 2023, during a Karate seminar held in Kigali, Rwanda.[18]

References

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  1. ^ a b Akayezu, Jean de Dieu (2022-08-04). "Umukarateka waminuje mu bukungu n'ubucuruzi mu buhinzi … Ubuzima bwa Minisitiri Dr Ngabitsinze". Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  2. ^ Musoni, Edwin (2022-07-30). "Ngabitsinze appointed minister of trade as new ministry is created". The New Times. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  3. ^ Sabiiti, Daniel (2020-03-12). "After Ngabitsinze Who is the Next PAC Chairman?". KT PRESS. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  4. ^ Kagire, Edmund (2020-03-10). "New Changes in Gov't as Ngabitsinze, Urujeni Take Up New Positions". KT PRESS. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  5. ^ a b Tabaro, Jean de la Croix (2018-07-09). "Longest Serving MP to Retire". KT PRESS. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
  6. ^ "Ibyo wamenya kuri ba Minisitiri bashya, Dr Ngabitsinze w'Umukarateka na Eric Rwigamba". umuryango.rw. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  7. ^ Mutanganshuro, Lavie (2020-03-10). "Who is Ngabitsinze, the new Agriculture State Minister?". The New Times. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  8. ^ Agasaro, Jessica (2024-06-23). "PSD advocates for lower interest on loans to attract more investments in agriculture". The New Times. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  9. ^ Nkurunziza, Michel (2019-09-24). "PAC orders probe of stalled Gicumbi health centre project". The New Times. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  10. ^ Sabiiti, Daniel (2020-06-05). "MP Valens Muhakwa Elected New PAC Chair". KT PRESS. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  11. ^ Editorial, Yanditswe na KT. "Menya bamwe mu bayobozi bahawe imyanya na Perezida Kagame". Kigali Today. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  12. ^ APA (2022-02-19). "USAID launches $14.8m program to boost Agriculture in Rwanda". APAnews - African Press Agency. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  13. ^ Sabiiti, Daniel (2023-11-27). "The Government, A Bank, And A Development Agency, Link Hands To Raise The Farmer". KT PRESS. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  14. ^ Tabaro, Jean de la Croix; Sabiiti, Daniel (2022-07-30). "Trade Minister Replaced, New Ministry Formed". KT PRESS. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  15. ^ "Imyanzuro y' inama y' abaminisitiri yo ku wa 8 Ugushyingo 2017, benshi bahawe imyanya". umuryango.rw. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
  16. ^ Reporter, Times (2011-07-10). "New Land Commission boss pledges to steam ahead". The New Times. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
  17. ^ Reporter, Times (2023-05-01). "PHOTOS: How the karate session by Uganda's famed instructor Opiyo went down". The New Times. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  18. ^ Sikubwabo, Damas (2023-08-22). "Minister Ngabitsinze awarded second Dan in Shotokan Karate". The New Times. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
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