Jacques Bonjawo
Encyclopedia
Jacques Bonjawo is a software engineer
, an author and a columnist in the application of technology to sustainable development
. Jacques is most noted for his work at Microsoft
in 1997–2006 as senior program manager for the MSN Group. His early career included also working at PricewaterhouseCoopers
as IT manager and senior associate.
He's given a series of talks at various institutions, including Harvard University
, the World Bank
, and other international forums. His latest book "L'Afrique du XXIe Siècle" (Africa in the 21st Century) is in the list of the 5 best sellers at Karthala, a Paris-based publisher.
while at Microsoft, Mr. Bonjawo was introduced to the African Virtual University (AVU) by its then CEO Cheick Modibo Diarra, and invited to join its board of Directors, following the launch of AVU in Nairobi, Africa, a major distance-learning education institution in Africa that would utilize satellite technology and the Internet to broadcast courses from all over the World to African students. He was elected chairman of board of Directors of the AVU in 2002 and stepped down in 2005.
Software engineer
A software engineer is an engineer who applies the principles of software engineering to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems that make computers or anything containing software, such as computer chips, work.- Overview :...
, an author and a columnist in the application of technology to sustainable development
Sustainable development
Sustainable development is a pattern of resource use, that aims to meet human needs while preserving the environment so that these needs can be met not only in the present, but also for generations to come...
. Jacques is most noted for his work at Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation is an American public multinational corporation headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA that develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a wide range of products and services predominantly related to computing through its various product divisions...
in 1997–2006 as senior program manager for the MSN Group. His early career included also working at PricewaterhouseCoopers
PricewaterhouseCoopers
PricewaterhouseCoopers is a global professional services firm headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the world's largest professional services firm measured by revenues and one of the "Big Four" accountancy firms....
as IT manager and senior associate.
He's given a series of talks at various institutions, including Harvard University
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...
, the World Bank
World Bank
The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans to developing countries for capital programmes.The World Bank's official goal is the reduction of poverty...
, and other international forums. His latest book "L'Afrique du XXIe Siècle" (Africa in the 21st Century) is in the list of the 5 best sellers at Karthala, a Paris-based publisher.
while at Microsoft, Mr. Bonjawo was introduced to the African Virtual University (AVU) by its then CEO Cheick Modibo Diarra, and invited to join its board of Directors, following the launch of AVU in Nairobi, Africa, a major distance-learning education institution in Africa that would utilize satellite technology and the Internet to broadcast courses from all over the World to African students. He was elected chairman of board of Directors of the AVU in 2002 and stepped down in 2005.
Published books
- The Internet, a Chance for Africa – ISBN 2845862598
- L'Afrique du XXIe Siècle (Africa in the 20th Century)
- L'Afrique du XXIe Siècle – ISBN 2845866763
Membership
- Member of the National Press Club (Washington)
- Board Member of the Paris-based Millennium think tank
External links
- Jacques Bonjawo's Bio on Harvard University's Web Site
- By Jim Krane, the Associated Press
- Jacques Bonjawo's columns in the African Geopolitics magazine
- Jacques Bonjawo's columns in Economie Matin weekly magazine
- Article by Olivier Magnan
- Interview by Patrick Chompre and Caroline Lachowsky
- TV5 Interview by Xavier Lambrechts