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born 1979 Rwanda
Claire Akamanzi (1979) is a Rwandan lawyer, public administrator, businesswoman and politician, who has served as the executive director and chief executive officer of the Rwanda Development Board, since 4 February 2017 to September 2023.
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Never underestimate your potential to be among the best in the world.
Every decision must be about those people. It’s also about service —not privilege or power, not recognition.
A key role for a leader is to support and mentor the next generation of leaders and create an effective team.
In many fragile contexts, you will find corruption thriving because there is no rule of law, there is no order.
Balancing family and leadership is hard — especially when your children are very young.
The goal is to catalyse economic development using sports and basketball in particular.
You can prove your concept in Rwanda and then expand to the rest of the continent.
Stand for what is right and be willing to fight for it even if it’s not popular.
"Gender equality is not just a moral imperative; it is a fundamental driver of economic performance and social stability."
Safety and security is the hallmark of the tourist experience in Rwanda.
Rwanda believes in peer-to-peer learning, South-to-South cooperation.
It’s going to be a huge, powerful platform for job creation, economic development and dreams for those who want to play professionally.
It takes bold decisions to be able to change the status quo.
To break from that requires unconventional measures.
Motherhood is the most intimate school for leadership and keeps you grounded — sometimes kids ask questions that challenge you to think or research more.
Dignity is not granted, we have to claim it.
"Rwanda’s story shows that with clear strategy, unwavering commitment to good governance, and a focus on innovation, transformative economic progress is possible."
Never accept the status quo. However much the odds against you. You can always aim and achieve better.
What keeps me pushing forward is to see what my ancestors went through, and I see that I am privileged.
We are very happy to share experiences with our African sisters and brothers and beyond.
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