Dr. Habimana is a sustainability leader with expertise in sustainable finance (agriculture, biodiversity and climate), market system development, and impact and policy evaluations. I have interests in managing, diagnosing, and advising for the development, adoption, and financing of climate smart agriculture technologies, innovative business models, market system transformations, and policy frameworks that improve people’s livelihoods sustainably. I specialize in structuring and managing large impactful investment funds on a wide range of asset classes, leading multi-country teams of investment analysts, designing and managing technical assistance facilities, and evidence-based policy engagement. I have 18 years of experience in international development working for INGOs, Impact funds, and development financial institutions, 13 years at senior management level covering more than 20 African countries, where I structured, managed, monitored, and evaluated multi-million dollar investments backed by GCF/GEF, USAID, DFID/FCDO, MDBs, and private foundations. Hold a PhD in Sustainable Development, MSc in Poverty Reduction Practice, MBA Sustainability Leadership. Multiple professional certifications in Development Project Management, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, and Sustainable Finance.
