Prof. Anna Tibaijuka
Dr. Tibaijuka holds a Doctorate of Science in Agricultural Economics from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Uppsala. From 1993 to 1998, when she joined UNCTAD, Mrs. Tibaijuka was Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Dar-es-Salaam. During this period she was also a member of the Tanzanian Government delegation to several United Nations Summits. At these conferences, Mrs. Tibaijuka was an active member of the Civil Society and NGO Forums. At the World Food Summit in Rome, she was elected Coordinator for Eastern Africa in the Network for Food Security, Trade and Sustainable Development (COASAD). Mrs. Tibaijuka has also been a Board Member of UNESCO's International Scientific Advisory Board since November 1997.
Mrs. Tibaijuka is the founding Chairperson of the Tanzanian National Women's Council (BAWATA), an independent, non-politically aligned, organisation advocating for women's rights to land, inheritance and social services. She is also founding Chairperson of the Barbro Johansson Girls Education Trust which is dedicated to promoting high standards of education amongst girls in Tanzania and in Africa.
She is also the convener of Tanzania's Local Entrepreneurs Initiative (TALE), a voluntary group mobilising and assisting Tanzanians to form joint venture companies with overseas investors. She has been a Board Member of the Tanzania Economic Policy Development and Management Foundation and is a Director of a number of private companies dedicated to encouraging entrepreneurship and efficiency in the marketing of agricultural commodities.
Education History:
| School Name/Location | Course/Degree/Award | From | To | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uppsala University, Sweden | Ph. D in Economics | 1981 | 1984 | PhD |
| Uppsala University, Sweden | Masters Degree in Economics | 1976 | 1979 | Masters Degree |
| University of Dar es Salaam | Bachelor Degree | 1972 | 1975 | Bachelor Degree |
| Kilakala Secondary School | ACSEE | 1970 | 1971 | Secondary School |
| Rugambwa Girls Secondary School | CSEE | 1966 | 1969 | Secondary School |
| Kashozi Girls Middle School | STD VIII | 1961 | 1965 | Primary School |
| Kaigara Primary School | STD IV | 1958 | 1961 | Primary School |
Employment History:
| Company/Institution | Position | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tongji University, Shanghai, China | Professor (Town Planning) | 2009 | 2010 |
| Uppsala University, Sweden | Professor (Sabbatical) | 1992 | 1992 |
| University of Dar es Salaam | Tutorial Assistant | 1975 | 1980 |
| University of Dar es Salaam | Lecturer / Reseacher | 1980 | 1994 |
| University of Dar es Salaam | Economics Professor | 1995 | 1998 |
| UNCTAD-Geneva Switzerland | Director to the Less Developed Countries | 1998 | 1999 |
| UN habitat-Nairobi, Kenya | Senior Assistant General Secretary, Executive Director | 2000 | 2010 |
| UN WSSCC | Board Chairperson | 2010 | 2014 |
| Geneva BAWATA | Founding Chairperson | 1994 | 2016 |
Political Experience:
| Political Party | Position | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parliament of Tanzania | Member of the Parliament | 2015 | 2020 |
| Parliament of Tanzania | Member of the Parliament | 2010 | 2015 |
| Lands, Natural Resources and Environment Committee of the Parliament | Member of the Committee | 2010 | 2014 |
| Ministry of Land, Housing and Human Settlement Development | Minister | 2010 | 2014 |
| Social Services Committee of the Parliament | Member of the Committee | 2014 | 2015 |
| Tanganyika African National Union | Member | 1970 | 1977 |
| Chama cha Mapinduzi | Member | 1977 | Todate |
| Chama cha Mapinduzi | Member and Consultant | 1980 | 1980 |
| Chama cha Mapinduzi | Acting Chairperson to the CCM Women Wing's General National Meeting | 2012 | 2012 |
| Chama cha Mapinduzi | Member of the National Executive Council | 2012 | Todate |
| Chama cha Mapinduzi | Member of the National Central Committee | 2012 | Todate |
| Chama cha Mapinduzi | Member of the Board of Trustee fo CCM Youth Wing | 2012 | Todate |
| Chama cha Mapinduzi | Regional Guardian-Geita | 2012 | Todate |
| Chama cha Mapinduzi | Regional Guardian of CCM Women Wing-Kagera | 2012 | Todate |
| Chama cha Mapinduzi | Member of the Regional Political Committee | 2012 | Todate |
| Infrastructure Development Committee | Member | 2015 | 2018 |
