Monique Nsanzabaganwa

Background and education She was born in Rwanda circa 1971, and attended Rwandan schools prior to her University education. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics, from the National University of Rwanda. She studied at Stellenbosch University, in South Africa, graduating with a Master of Arts in economics, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy, also in economics.

Career Following her graduate studies abroad, she returned to Rwanda and worked as a lecturer in economics at the National University of Rwanda, from 1999 until 2003. in the Rwandan cabinet. She has served as the chairperson of the board of directors of the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda, since 2012.

Personal life Nsanzabaganwa is a married mother of three children; two sons and one daughter.