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| birth_name = Anne Namara Kabagambe<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theafricareport.com/26297/afdbs-latest-controversy-string-of-accusations-against-its-president-akinwumi-adesina/ |title=AfDB's latest controversy: accusations against its president, Akinwumi Adesina |date=16 April 2020 |first=Joël Té-Léssia |last=Assoko |work=[[The Africa Report]] |accessdate=19 July 2020}}</ref>
| birth_name = Anne Namara Kabagambe<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theafricareport.com/26297/afdbs-latest-controversy-string-of-accusations-against-its-president-akinwumi-adesina/ |title=AfDB's latest controversy: accusations against its president, Akinwumi Adesina |date=16 April 2020 |first=Joël Té-Léssia |last=Assoko |work=[[The Africa Report]] |accessdate=19 July 2020}}</ref>
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| birth_place = [[Kisoro]], Uganda
| birth_place = [[Kisoro]], Uganda
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* [[University of California, San Diego|UC San Diego]]
* [[University of California, San Diego|UC San Diego]]
* [[Columbia University]] ([[Master of International Affairs|MIA]])
* [[Columbia University]] ([[Master of International Affairs|MIA]])
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* [[Cranfield School of Management]]
* [[Cranfield School of Management]]
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| occupation = [[International development]] and [[finance]] executive
| occupation = <nowiki>[[Global Change Catalyst</nowiki>
[[International Development]] and [[Finance]]<nowiki> Executive [[Advocate For Women and Girls</nowiki>
| years_active = 1981–present
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'''Anne Namara Kabagambe''' is a Ugandan international development and finance executive who is a former executive director of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development [[World Bank Group]]'s Africa Group 1 constituency. She is on the board of [[Barrick Gold]].
'''Anne Namara Kabagambe''' is a Ugandan international development and finance executive. She served as the former executive director of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, representing the [[World Bank Group|World Bank Group']]<nowiki/>s Africa Group 1 constituency. Additionally, she is a board member of [[Barrick Gold]] and [[Financial Services Volunteer Corps]].


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Kabagambe was born in [[Kisoro]], a town in the southwestern region of [[Uganda]] near the borders with [[Rwanda]] and the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]], as the eighth of twelve children to a regional government official and a stay-at-home mother.<ref name="afdb">{{cite web|url=http://www.afdb.org/en/news-and-events/article/women-of-the-afdb-11593/ |title=Women of the AfDB |date=8 March 2013 |publisher=[[African Development Bank]] |accessdate=16 May 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130707065214/www.afdb.org/en/news-and-events/article/women-of-the-afdb-11593/ |archivedate=7 July 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="ifc">{{cite web|url=https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/430b0890-382e-46af-b04a-be00f365d863/Trailblazers_Portraits_of_Female_Business_Leadership_in_Emerging_and_Frontier_Markets.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID=mQCNgtt |title=Trailblazers: Portraits of Female Business Leadership in Emerging and Frontier Markets |date=2019 |publisher=[[International Finance Corporation]] |accessdate=16 May 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200516183707/https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/430b0890-382e-46af-b04a-be00f365d863/Trailblazers_Portraits_of_Female_Business_Leadership_in_Emerging_and_Frontier_Markets.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID=mQCNgtt |archivedate=16 May 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref> She completed her secondary education in Uganda before moving to the United States, where she obtained an undergraduate degree from the [[University of California at San Diego]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/people/a/anne-kabagambe |title=Anne Kabagambe |publisher=[[World Bank]] |accessdate=16 May 2020}}</ref> She later obtained Master's degrees in international relations from [[Columbia University]] and in public policy from the [[George Washington University]]. She also obtained diplomas in strategic public-sector negotiations from the [[John F. Kennedy School of Government]] at [[Harvard University]], and in leadership and management from the [[Cranfield School of Management]].<ref name="aai">{{cite web|url=https://www.aaionline.org/aai-welcomes-anne-kabagambe-to-board-of-trustees/ |title=AAI Welcome Anne Kabagambe to Board of Trustees |date=24 January 2016 |publisher=[[Africa-America Institute]] |accessdate=16 May 2020}}</ref>
Anne Kabagambe was born in a town in the southwestern region of [[Uganda]] near the borders with [[Rwanda]] and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. She is the eighth of twelve children, born to a regional government official and a stay-at-home mother<ref name="afdb">{{cite web |date=8 March 2013 |title=Women of the AfDB |url=http://www.afdb.org/en/news-and-events/article/women-of-the-afdb-11593/ |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130707065214/www.afdb.org/en/news-and-events/article/women-of-the-afdb-11593/ |archivedate=7 July 2013 |accessdate=16 May 2020 |publisher=[[African Development Bank]]}}</ref><ref name="ifc">{{cite web |date=2019 |title=Trailblazers: Portraits of Female Business Leadership in Emerging and Frontier Markets |url=https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/430b0890-382e-46af-b04a-be00f365d863/Trailblazers_Portraits_of_Female_Business_Leadership_in_Emerging_and_Frontier_Markets.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID=mQCNgtt |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200516183707/https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/430b0890-382e-46af-b04a-be00f365d863/Trailblazers_Portraits_of_Female_Business_Leadership_in_Emerging_and_Frontier_Markets.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID=mQCNgtt |archivedate=16 May 2020 |accessdate=16 May 2020 |publisher=[[International Finance Corporation]]}}</ref>. Raised in a household where public service was a way of life, she developed a profound sense of responsibility and a strong belief in the transformative power of education.

After completing her secondary education in Uganda, Anne pursued her undergraduate degree at the [[University of California, San Diego|University of California at San Diego]] .<ref>{{cite web |title=Anne Kabagambe |url=https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/people/a/anne-kabagambe |accessdate=16 May 2020 |publisher=[[World Bank]]}}</ref> . She continued her education in the United States, obtaining master's degrees in international relations from [[Columbia University]] and in public policy from the [[George Washington University]]. Her educational journey also included studies in corporate board effectiveness at [[Harvard Business School]], strategic public-sector negotiations at the [[Harvard Kennedy School|John F. Kennedy School of Government]] at Harvard University, and leadership and management at the [[Cranfield School of Management|Cranfield School of Management.]] <ref name="aai">{{cite web |date=24 January 2016 |title=AAI Welcome Anne Kabagambe to Board of Trustees |url=https://www.aaionline.org/aai-welcomes-anne-kabagambe-to-board-of-trustees/ |accessdate=16 May 2020 |publisher=[[Africa-America Institute]]}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
===Early career and African Development Bank===
===Early career and African Development Bank===
Anne's professional journey commenced with her involvement in global trade and investment matters on behalf of the [[City of New York]]. This role laid the foundation for her subsequent career, leading her to explore trade and investment opportunities globally, including regions such as China, India, and the Middle East.<ref name="afdb" /> Additionally, she gained valuable experience working with institutions like the [[United Nations]] and the [[Third World Institute]] in [[New York City|New York City.]]<ref name="aai" />
Kabagambe began her career representing the [[City of New York]] on trade and investment opportunities in [[China]], [[India]] and the [[Middle East]].<ref name="afdb" /> She also worked for the [[United Nations]] and the Third World Institute in New York City.<ref name="aai" /> In 1989, Kabagambe joined the [[African Development Bank]], where she eventually rose to her final position as chief of staff and director of cabinet.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.afdb.org/fileadmin/uploads/afdb/Documents/Publications/AR2014/AR2014-append-EN.pdf |title=Appendix I-2: Principal Officers of the Bank Group as of December 31, 2014 |publisher=[[African Development Bank]] |accessdate=16 May 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200516180158/https://www.afdb.org/fileadmin/uploads/afdb/Documents/Publications/AR2014/AR2014-append-EN.pdf |archivedate=16 May 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref> She worked as part of the team tasked with the formulation of the Bank's long-term strategy, and also played a role in its responses to the [[financial crisis of 2007–08]] and the [[Western African Ebola virus epidemic]].<ref name="ifc" /> In January 2016, she joined the board of trustees at the [[Africa-America Institute]].<ref name="aai" />

In 1989, Anne transitioned to a new phase of her career by joining the African Development Bank. During her transformative 27-year tenure within the organization, she ascended to the position of Chief of Staff and Director of Cabinet. Anne played a crucial role in shaping the bank's long-term strategy, navigating financial crises, and contributing during the Western African Ebola virus epidemic .<ref name="ifc" />

Her professional influence extended to external engagements, involving various levels of governments, international organizations, civil society, and the private sector. In January 2016, she assumed a position on the board of trustees at the [[Africa-America Institute]].<ref name="aai" />


===World Bank===
===World Bank===
In November 2018, Kabagambe was elected to the position of executive director of the [[World Bank Group]]'s Africa Group 1 Constituency—which represents [[Botswana]], [[Burundi]], [[Eritrea]], [[Eswatini]], [[Ethiopia]], the [[Gambia]], [[Kenya]], [[Lesotho]], [[Liberia]], [[Malawi]], [[Mozambique]], [[Namibia]], [[Rwanda]], [[Seychelles]], [[Sierra Leone]], [[Somalia]], [[South Sudan]], [[Sudan]], [[Tanzania]], Uganda, [[Zambia]] and [[Zimbabwe]]—after having previously served as the constituency's alternate executive director.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://africanshapers.com/anne-kabagambe-elue-au-board-de-la-banque-mondiale/ |title=Anne Kabagambe élue au Conseil d'administration de la banque mondiale |language=French |date=19 October 2018 |work=African Shapers |accessdate=16 May 2020}}</ref> She became the second woman to hold the position after Ethiopia's Mulu Ketsela.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/leadership/directors/eds14/photogallery |title=EDS14 Former Leadership Photo Gallery |publisher=[[World Bank]] |accessdate=16 May 2020}}</ref> Kabagambe also serves as co-chair of the World Bank Board's working group on gender<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.devex.com/news/world-bank-staff-chastise-the-board-over-lack-of-diversity-95876 |title=World Bank staff chastise the board over lack of diversity |date=7 November 2019 |first=Sophie |last=Edwards |publisher=[[Devex]] |accessdate=19 July 2020}}</ref> and is a member of the Board's committees of budget and development effectiveness.<ref name="ifc" />
In November 2018, Anne Kabagambe was elected as the executive director of the World Bank Group's Africa Group 1 Constituency, representing [[Botswana]], [[Burundi]], [[Eritrea]], [[Eswatini]], [[Ethiopia]], the [[Gambia]], [[Kenya]], [[Lesotho]], [[Liberia]], [[Malawi]], [[Mozambique]], [[Namibia]], [[Rwanda]], [[Seychelles]], [[Sierra Leone]], [[Somalia]], [[South Sudan]], [[Sudan]], [[Tanzania]], Uganda, [[Zambia]] and [[Zimbabwe]]—after having previously served as the constituency's alternate executive director.<ref>{{cite web |date=19 October 2018 |title=Anne Kabagambe élue au Conseil d'administration de la banque mondiale |url=https://africanshapers.com/anne-kabagambe-elue-au-board-de-la-banque-mondiale/ |accessdate=16 May 2020 |work=African Shapers |language=French}}</ref> She became the second woman to hold the position after Ethiopia's Mulu Ketsela.<ref>{{cite web |title=EDS14 Former Leadership Photo Gallery |url=https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/leadership/directors/eds14/photogallery |accessdate=16 May 2020 |publisher=[[World Bank]]}}</ref> She also served as co-chair of the World Bank Board's working group on gender and is a member of the Board's committees on budget and development effectiveness.<ref name="ifc" />

Anne's roles within the World Bank have been recognized for her contributions to the developmental trajectory of nations, with a particular focus on the African continent. Her engagements involve collaboration with heads of state, world leaders, international organizations, civil society, and the private sector.

Additionally, Anne Kabagambe holds a position as an independent director on the board of Barrick Gold Corporation and Financial Services Volunteer Corps, demonstrating her commitment to various causes. She is also the author of a "Global Playbook for the Next Pandemic," contributing to the discourse on global health issues.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Anne Kabagambe has been actively involved in education and economic development, advocating for and approving funding for educational initiatives. Her focus on education is evident in her efforts to support young girls and promote women in economic development, contributing to the well-being of communities in Africa.
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Kabagambe has a son. She is fluent in both [[English language|English]] and [[French language|French]].<ref name="wbl">{{cite web|url=https://live.worldbank.org/experts/anne-kabagambe |title=Anne Kabagambe |date=30 October 2018 |publisher=[[World Bank]] Live |accessdate=16 May 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181104024611/live.worldbank.org/experts/anne-kabagambe |archivedate=4 November 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref>

Recognized for her leadership and global citizenship, Anne Kabagambe has demonstrated a notable ability to balance professional responsibilities with motherhood she has a Son . In addition to her career, she participates in various aspects of wellness, including culinary exploration, philanthropy, and mentoring the next generation of African leaders.

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It is noteworthy that Anne Kabagambe is fluent in both [[English language|English]] and [[French language|French]].<ref name="wbl">{{cite web |date=30 October 2018 |title=Anne Kabagambe |url=https://live.worldbank.org/experts/anne-kabagambe |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181104024611/live.worldbank.org/experts/anne-kabagambe |archivedate=4 November 2018 |accessdate=16 May 2020 |publisher=[[World Bank]] Live}}</ref> , highlighting her linguistic capabilities and global perspective.


==References==
==References==

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Anne Kabagambe
Born
Anne Namara Kabagambe[1]

Kisoro, Uganda
NationalityUgandan
Alma mater
Occupation(s)[[Global Change Catalyst International Development and Finance Executive [[Advocate For Women and Girls
Years active1981–present
Children1[2]

Anne Namara Kabagambe is a Ugandan international development and finance executive. She served as the former executive director of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, representing the World Bank Group's Africa Group 1 constituency. Additionally, she is a board member of Barrick Gold and Financial Services Volunteer Corps.

Early life and education

Anne Kabagambe was born in a town in the southwestern region of Uganda near the borders with Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. She is the eighth of twelve children, born to a regional government official and a stay-at-home mother[3][4]. Raised in a household where public service was a way of life, she developed a profound sense of responsibility and a strong belief in the transformative power of education.

After completing her secondary education in Uganda, Anne pursued her undergraduate degree at the University of California at San Diego .[5] . She continued her education in the United States, obtaining master's degrees in international relations from Columbia University and in public policy from the George Washington University. Her educational journey also included studies in corporate board effectiveness at Harvard Business School, strategic public-sector negotiations at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, and leadership and management at the Cranfield School of Management. [6]

Career

Early career and African Development Bank

Anne's professional journey commenced with her involvement in global trade and investment matters on behalf of the City of New York. This role laid the foundation for her subsequent career, leading her to explore trade and investment opportunities globally, including regions such as China, India, and the Middle East.[3] Additionally, she gained valuable experience working with institutions like the United Nations and the Third World Institute in New York City.[6]

In 1989, Anne transitioned to a new phase of her career by joining the African Development Bank. During her transformative 27-year tenure within the organization, she ascended to the position of Chief of Staff and Director of Cabinet. Anne played a crucial role in shaping the bank's long-term strategy, navigating financial crises, and contributing during the Western African Ebola virus epidemic .[4]

Her professional influence extended to external engagements, involving various levels of governments, international organizations, civil society, and the private sector. In January 2016, she assumed a position on the board of trustees at the Africa-America Institute.[6]

World Bank

In November 2018, Anne Kabagambe was elected as the executive director of the World Bank Group's Africa Group 1 Constituency, representing Botswana, Burundi, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, the Gambia, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe—after having previously served as the constituency's alternate executive director.[7] She became the second woman to hold the position after Ethiopia's Mulu Ketsela.[8] She also served as co-chair of the World Bank Board's working group on gender and is a member of the Board's committees on budget and development effectiveness.[4]

Anne's roles within the World Bank have been recognized for her contributions to the developmental trajectory of nations, with a particular focus on the African continent. Her engagements involve collaboration with heads of state, world leaders, international organizations, civil society, and the private sector.

Additionally, Anne Kabagambe holds a position as an independent director on the board of Barrick Gold Corporation and Financial Services Volunteer Corps, demonstrating her commitment to various causes. She is also the author of a "Global Playbook for the Next Pandemic," contributing to the discourse on global health issues.

Personal life

Anne Kabagambe has been actively involved in education and economic development, advocating for and approving funding for educational initiatives. Her focus on education is evident in her efforts to support young girls and promote women in economic development, contributing to the well-being of communities in Africa.

Recognized for her leadership and global citizenship, Anne Kabagambe has demonstrated a notable ability to balance professional responsibilities with motherhood she has a Son . In addition to her career, she participates in various aspects of wellness, including culinary exploration, philanthropy, and mentoring the next generation of African leaders.

It is noteworthy that Anne Kabagambe is fluent in both English and French.[2] , highlighting her linguistic capabilities and global perspective.

References

  1. ^ Assoko, Joël Té-Léssia (16 April 2020). "AfDB's latest controversy: accusations against its president, Akinwumi Adesina". The Africa Report. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Anne Kabagambe". World Bank Live. 30 October 2018. Archived from the original on 4 November 2018. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Women of the AfDB". African Development Bank. 8 March 2013. Archived from the original on 7 July 2013. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  4. ^ a b c "Trailblazers: Portraits of Female Business Leadership in Emerging and Frontier Markets" (PDF). International Finance Corporation. 2019. Archived (PDF) from the original on 16 May 2020. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  5. ^ "Anne Kabagambe". World Bank. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  6. ^ a b c "AAI Welcome Anne Kabagambe to Board of Trustees". Africa-America Institute. 24 January 2016. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  7. ^ "Anne Kabagambe élue au Conseil d'administration de la banque mondiale". African Shapers (in French). 19 October 2018. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  8. ^ "EDS14 Former Leadership Photo Gallery". World Bank. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by
Andrew Bvumbe
 Former Executive Director of the World Bank Group
(Africa Group I constituency)
2016–2020 		Incumbent
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