Nationality Ugandan Name Louis Kasekende Ethnicity Muganda Role Economist | Citizenship Uganda Known for Economics Years active 1988 — present | |
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Born 29 August 1958 (age 65) ( 1958-08-29 ) Nsambya Hospital, Uganda Alma mater Makerere University
(Bachelor of Arts in Economics)
University of Manchester
(Master of Arts in Economics)
University of Manchester
(Doctor of Philosophy in Economics) Occupation Deputy Governor
Bank of Uganda Education Makerere University, University of Manchester Residence Naguru, Kampala, Uganda, Uganda | ||
Louis kasekende chief economist african development bank
Louis A. Kasekende PhD, is a Ugandan economist. He is the Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda, the country's central bank. He began his five-year term in this position on 18 January 2010. This marks the second time that he is appointed to this office, having served in the same capacity from 1999 until 2002.
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- Louis kasekende chief economist african development bank
- Spotlight on Formal and Informal Institutions with Louis Kasekende
- Education
- Work History
- Personal details
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Spotlight on Formal and Informal Institutions with Louis Kasekende
Education
Louis Kasekende holds the degree of Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics from Makerere University, Uganda's oldest university. His Master of Arts (MA) degree and his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree, both in Economics, were obtained from the University of Manchester n the United Kingdom.
Work History
From 1988 until 1994, Dr. Kasekende worked as a part-time lecturer at Makerere University. He joined the Bank of Uganda in 1986 and served in various capacities including the following: (a) Director of Research (b) Executive Director of Research and Policy (c) Deputy Governor. Between 2002 and 2004, Kasekende was seconded to the World Bank by the Uganda government to serve as the Executive Director to the World Bank, representing twenty-two African countries, including Uganda, on the bank’s executive board.
From May 2006 to 2009, he served at the offices of the African Development Bank (AfDB), in Tunis, Tunisia, as AfDB's Chief Economist. During his tenure, he is credited for playing a leading role in the AfDB’s efforts to help African economies withstand the impact of the global economic crisis. In January 2010, Dr. Kasekende was re-appointed Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda, to serve for the next five years.
Personal details
Dr. Louis Kasekende is married to Edith Kasekende, and together are the parents of three children; George, Vivienne and Stuart. He has written extensively on a wide range of economic subjects and his work has been widely published in journals and books.