Research Interest

  • Economics Education, Girls Education, Education development, Education finance, Econometrics, Data Science, Numerical Methods and Modelling

Education

  • Master of Economics, Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University, Japan (Expected: September, 2024)
  • Research student, Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University, Japan (September,2022)
  • Bachelor of Science in Applied Pedagogy (Mathematics Education), University of Burundi, Burundi (July,2016)

Experiences

  • UN Volunteer on data processing, labelling of texts by goals of the African union’s agenda 2063. Bureau for Policy and Programme Support/United Nations Development Programme(UNDP), United States of America(USA) office (October-November,2023)
  • UN volunteer on the United Nations E-Government Survey. Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government/United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DPIDG/UNDESA), UN New York Office(June-September,2023)
  • Education advisor, Association Solidarite pour Aider les Sinistres Burundais, Bujumbura/Burundi (2017- Present)
  • Teacher of Mathematics and statistics: College de l’Esperance du Burundi, Kigobe Bujumbura/Burundi (2017-2020)
  • Teacher of Mathematics and Statistics: Groupe Intercontinental de Bujumbura (GIB), Ngagara/Bujumbura (2016-2017)
  • Secondary School teacher training: Lycee Municipal Ngagara, Ngagara/Bujumbura (October, 2015)
  • The vice president of student representation, Junior Seminary of Mureke, Ngozi/ Burundi (September 2010- July 2011)

Publications:

  • N/A

Academic Associations:

  • Japan Society for International Development (JASID)
  • Japan Society for Africa Educational Research (JSAER)

Academic Conference Presentation:

Oral:

  • Kabanga, D. “Three-Dimensional Analysis of the Factors Influencing Primary School Students Learning Achievements in Burundi”, Proceedings of the 31st Japan Society for Africa Educational Research, p.23, 2023. (E),Kobe University
  • Kabanga, D. “Analysis of the Impact of Terrorism on Primary Education in SAHEL. The Case of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso” Proceedings of the 20th International Development Forum(IEDF), p.8, 2023. (E), Nagoya University.

Poster:

  • Kabanga, D. “An Analysis of the Factors Influencing Primary School Students Learning Achievements in Burundi” Proceedings of the 34th Japan Society for International Development (JASID) p.4, 2023. (E), Sophia University.

Language/ Skills:

  • Kirundi (Native), French (Native), English (Fluent), Kiswahili (Intermediate)
  • Latex, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • STATA, R, MATLAB
  • CSPRO,ODK, KoboCollect, Power BI
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)

Scholarship and Awards:

  • Recipient of MEXT Scholarship 2022

Message to Potential Candidates to Ogawa Seminar:

Amahoro! I am Kabanga Déo from Burundi. It is a great opportunity to be a member of Ogawa seminar since I get in touch with people from many different regions of the world. What I really like so much at Ogawa seminar is that we are able to interact with many experienced people working for different prestigious international organizations who share their experience, tips and support. If I was asked to choose again, I would definitely choose Ogawa seminar since it has all I need to become an education specialist.

I am convinced that there are lowest and highest levels in any field, so if you are interested in improving your skills to the highest level in the field of education and willing to work for international organizations, then Ogawa seminar is the best place to join. Come and join us, the world really need your contribution in education field.