Perez Ahabwe
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Perez Ahabwe is a Uganda
n economist
and politician
. He is the former State Minister for Local Government
in Uganda, from 16 February 2009 until 27 May 2011. In the cabinet reshuffle of 27 May 2011, he was dropped from the cabinet and was replaced by Sarah Opendi Achieng
. He also served as the elected Member of Parliament, representing "Rubanda County East", Kabale District
, from 2001 until 2011.
(BA
), from Makerere University
, Uganda's oldest university. He also holds a postgraduate Diploma in Education
from the same institution. His Master of Science
degree in Economics
is from Makerere University as well. He is currently enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy
degree in Agricultural Economics
at Makerere University.
on the Monitoring and Evaluation of capacity-building programs in the Ugandan Ministry of Public Service. He has also served as a Consultant on 16 different Agricultural Research Projects within the country. He has worked as a graduate Research Assistant
at the Makerere Institute of Social Research
(MISR). He has also worked as a Lecturer
at Makerere University. On 16 February 2009, he was named State Minister for Local Government
, serving in that capacity until 27 May 2011.
In 2001 he joined politics and was elected to the Ugandan Parliament, to represent "Rubanda County East", Kabale District
. He was re-elected to that same position in 2006. However, in the 2011 National election cycle, he lost to Henry Musasizi, also of the National Resistance Movement
political party.
political party.
Uganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
n economist
Economist
An economist is a professional in the social science discipline of economics. The individual may also study, develop, and apply theories and concepts from economics and write about economic policy...
and politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. He is the former State Minister for Local Government
Local government
Local government refers collectively to administrative authorities over areas that are smaller than a state.The term is used to contrast with offices at nation-state level, which are referred to as the central government, national government, or federal government...
in Uganda, from 16 February 2009 until 27 May 2011. In the cabinet reshuffle of 27 May 2011, he was dropped from the cabinet and was replaced by Sarah Opendi Achieng
Sarah Opendi Achieng
Sarah Opendi Achieng is a Ugandan politician. She is the current State Minister for Lands in the Ugandan Cabinet. She was appointed to that position on 27 May 2011. She replaced Asuman Kiyingi who was appointed State Minister for Regional Affairs. Sarah Opendi Achieng is also the elected Member of...
. He also served as the elected Member of Parliament, representing "Rubanda County East", Kabale District
Kabale District
Kabale District is a district in Western Uganda. As with most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Kabale. It was originally part of the district of Kigezi, before the districts of Rukungiri, Kanungu and Kisoro were peeled off to form separate districts.-Location:Kabale...
, from 2001 until 2011.
Education
Perez Ahabwe holds the degree of Bachelor of ArtsBachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
(BA
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
), from Makerere University
Makerere University
Makerere University , Uganda's largest and second-oldest higher institution of learning, , was first established as a technical school in 1922. In 1963 it became the University of East Africa, offering courses leading to general degrees from the University of London...
, Uganda's oldest university. He also holds a postgraduate Diploma in Education
Education
Education in its broadest, general sense is the means through which the aims and habits of a group of people lives on from one generation to the next. Generally, it occurs through any experience that has a formative effect on the way one thinks, feels, or acts...
from the same institution. His Master of Science
Master of Science
A Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
degree in Economics
Economics
Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The term economics comes from the Ancient Greek from + , hence "rules of the house"...
is from Makerere University as well. He is currently enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
degree in Agricultural Economics
Economics
Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The term economics comes from the Ancient Greek from + , hence "rules of the house"...
at Makerere University.
Work experience
Since graduating from Makerere, he has worked in different positions in the private and public sectors. He has served as a ConsultantConsultant
A consultant is a professional who provides professional or expert advice in a particular area such as management, accountancy, the environment, entertainment, technology, law , human resources, marketing, emergency management, food production, medicine, finance, life management, economics, public...
on the Monitoring and Evaluation of capacity-building programs in the Ugandan Ministry of Public Service. He has also served as a Consultant on 16 different Agricultural Research Projects within the country. He has worked as a graduate Research Assistant
Research assistant
A research assistant is a researcher employed, often on a temporary contract, by a university or a research institute, for the purpose of assisting in academic research...
at the Makerere Institute of Social Research
Makerere University
Makerere University , Uganda's largest and second-oldest higher institution of learning, , was first established as a technical school in 1922. In 1963 it became the University of East Africa, offering courses leading to general degrees from the University of London...
(MISR). He has also worked as a Lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer is an academic rank. In the United Kingdom, lecturer is a position at a university or similar institution, often held by academics in their early career stages, who lead research groups and supervise research students, as well as teach...
at Makerere University. On 16 February 2009, he was named State Minister for Local Government
Local government
Local government refers collectively to administrative authorities over areas that are smaller than a state.The term is used to contrast with offices at nation-state level, which are referred to as the central government, national government, or federal government...
, serving in that capacity until 27 May 2011.
In 2001 he joined politics and was elected to the Ugandan Parliament, to represent "Rubanda County East", Kabale District
Kabale District
Kabale District is a district in Western Uganda. As with most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Kabale. It was originally part of the district of Kigezi, before the districts of Rukungiri, Kanungu and Kisoro were peeled off to form separate districts.-Location:Kabale...
. He was re-elected to that same position in 2006. However, in the 2011 National election cycle, he lost to Henry Musasizi, also of the National Resistance Movement
National Resistance Movement
The National Resistance Movement , commonly referred to as the Movement, is a political organization in Uganda.Until a referendum in 2005, Uganda held elections on a non-party basis. The NRM dominates parliament, however, and is expected to continue to do so. The presidential elections of 12 March...
political party.
Personal information
Perez Ahabwe is married. He belongs to the National Resistance MovementNational Resistance Movement
The National Resistance Movement , commonly referred to as the Movement, is a political organization in Uganda.Until a referendum in 2005, Uganda held elections on a non-party basis. The NRM dominates parliament, however, and is expected to continue to do so. The presidential elections of 12 March...
political party.