Lucien Momeka Ruhangamuza, PhD Candidate in Economics and Digital Finance
Lucien Momeka Ruhangamuza, PhD Candidate in Economics and Digital Finance
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About Me
About Me
I am Lucien MOMEKA RUHANGAMUZA, a Ph.D. candidate at the "Laboratory for the Study and Research on Economy, Policies, and Social Systems (Laboratoire d'Études et de Recherches sur l'Économie, les Politiques et les Systèmes Sociaux - LEREPS-IEP, France)" and the "Institute for Research in Applied Statistics" (Institut de Recherche en Statistique Appliquée - IRSA, D.R.Congo). My research focuses on Digital Finance and Financial Inclusion, particularly in the context of developing economies.
My thesis explores the adoption and socio-financial effectiveness of mobile money services in South Kivu Province, comparing rural and urban settings. With a solid academic background in International and Development Economics as well as Financial Management, I am passionate about harnessing the power of financial technologies to foster inclusive economic growth and reduce inequality.
I have extensive experience in research, teaching, and consultancy work related to development economics, statistics, and digital transformation in Sub-Saharan Africa. My goal is to produce impactful, policy-relevant research that contributes to solving real-world problems.
Target Community
Target Community
Students, researchers, and practitioners in the fields of digital finance, financial inclusion, development economics, international economics, public policy, applied statistics, and food security.
Professional Experience
November 2024 – Present
Université Evangélique en Afrique (UEA)
Senior Teaching Assistant (Chef de Travaux)
Lecturer in Economics and Management Sciences and Supervision of Students' Final Year Projects
Assisting in teaching economics and conducting applied research projects.October 2023
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Volunteer – AI Text Labeling (Agenda 2063)
Contributing to the development of general-purpose artificial intelligence by labeling texts aligned with the African Union's Agenda 2063.
November 2023
Teach A Man To Fish
Volunteer – School Enterprise Challenge 2023
Assisted in evaluating applications from school-based enterprises to support educational innovation in developing countries.
September 2022 – Present
Institut Supérieur de Commerce d’Uvira (DR Congo)
Teaching and Research Assistant
Supporting academic and research activities in economics and finance; mentoring students and facilitating coursework.
May 2022 – Present
Université Evangélique en Afrique (UEA)
Secretary – Institute of Applied Statistics Research (IRSA)
Managing institutional communication, organizing seminars, and assisting in applied statistical research coordination.
March 2022 – Present
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Bukavu Office
Volunteer
Engaging in community outreach and humanitarian support activities across South Kivu province.
June 2021 – Present
Technical Working Group (GTT), South Kivu
Member – Food Security Analyst
Annual analysis of acute and chronic food insecurity and malnutrition trends in South Kivu.
February 2021 – Present
BYAMUNGU Establishments – CANAL+ Services (Uvira)
Sales and Customer Service Agent
Promoting and selling CANAL+ services; managing customer satisfaction and field activation.
October 2020
CREGE-UEA (Centre de Recherche et d'Étude en Gestion et Économie)
Trainer – Data Collection & Statistical Tools Workshop
Facilitated training sessions on KOBO Collect, ODK, G-Form, and EPI-INFO for data collection and analysis.
February 2019 – July 2019
ADAS Homework School – VOLONT’R (Belgium)
Volunteer Tutor
Provided academic support to schoolchildren in the context of social and educational reintegration.
March 2017 – Present
Université Evangélique en Afrique (UEA)
Teaching and Research Assistant
Assisting in teaching economics and conducting applied research projects.
May 2017 – August 2018
Annales de l’UEA Journal
Editorial Secretary
Oversaw the editorial process and publication of the university’s research journal.
August 2016 – December 2016
SPEED SERVICE Computer Center (Bukavu)
Cashier & IT Equipment Maintenance Officer
Managed daily financial operations and conducted maintenance of computing equipment.
February 2012 – November 2014
Youth Parliament of DR Congo – South Kivu Office
Young Parliamentarian
Participated in civic education and youth empowerment initiatives in collaboration with national institutions.
Academic Training
2025 – Present
Doctoral Program in Economics
Laboratory of Study and Research on Economics, Policies, and Social Systems (LEREPS) and Institute for Research in Applied Statistics (IRSA), Topic: Digital Finance and Financial Inclusion
Thesis: "Adoption and Socio-Financial Effectiveness of Mobile Money Services in the South Kivu Province: A Comparison Between Rural and Urban Areas."
2018 – 2019
Master's Degree in International and Development Economics
Université de Namur and Université Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium.
2014 – 2016
Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Management Sciences, Specialization in Financial Management
Evangelical University in Africa (UEA), Democratic Republic of the Congo.
2011 – 2014
Graduation in Economics and Management Sciences
Evangelical University in Africa (UEA), Democratic Republic of the Congo.
2008 – 2011
High School Diploma in Administrative and Commercial Sciences
Zawadi ya Rais Institute, Uvira, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
2006 – 2007
Secondary School
Mwanga Institute, Uvira, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
2000 – 2005
Primary School
E.P. Baptiste School, Uvira, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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