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| name = Tukiya Kankasa-Mabula | | name = Tukiya Kankasa-Mabula | ||
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| death_date = | | death_date = | ||
| death_place = | | death_place = | ||
| education = ''' | | education = '''Bachelor of Laws (LLB)''' <br/> [[University of Zambia]]<br/>[[Lusaka]], [[Zambia]]<br/>'''Master of Laws (LLM)'''<br/>Harvard University<br/>Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA<br/>'''Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)'''<br/>University of London<br/>London, United Kingdom | ||
| occupation = | | occupation = Deputy Governor, Administration<br/>[[Bank of Zambia]] | ||
| years_active = 1988 — present | | years_active = 1988 — present | ||
| nationality = [[Zambia]]n | | nationality = [[Zambia]]n | ||
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| citizenship = [[Zambia]] | | citizenship = [[Zambia]] | ||
| residence = [[Lusaka]], [[Zambia]] | | residence = [[Lusaka]], [[Zambia]] | ||
| known_for = | | known_for = Administration, Gender Issues Advocacy | ||
| networth = | | networth = | ||
| home_town = | | home_town = | ||
| title = | | title = Deputy Governor, Administration | ||
|religion = | |religion = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Tukiya Kankasa-Mabula''', sometimes '''Tukiya Kankasa Mabula''', is a [[Zambia]]n | '''Tukiya Kankasa-Mabula''', sometimes '''Tukiya Kankasa Mabula''', is a [[Zambia]]n lawyer, educator, administrator and gender issues advocate.<ref>{{cite web|first=Gift|last=Chanda|title=Women Can Spur Development, Says Kankasa-Mabula|url=http://www.postzambia.com/Joomla/post-read_article.php?articleId=38446|date=25 September 2013|publisher=The Zambia Post|accessdate=17 April 2014}}</ref> She currently serves as the deputy governor, administration at the [[Bank of Zambia]] (BoZ), the country's central bank and national banking regulator.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.postzambia.com/post-read_article.php?articleId=13936|title=BoZ Seeks To Reform Its Financial Sector Legislative Role|first= Chiwoyu|last=Sinyangwe|date=21 September 2010|accessdate=17 April 2014}}</ref> She was appointed to that position in 2007, by [[Levy Mwanawasa]], the [[president of Zambia]] at that time, replacing [[Felix Mfula]], who retired.<ref>{{cite web|title=Levy Appoints New BoZ Deputy Governor|url=http://www.lusakatimes.com/2007/12/15/levy-appoints-new-boz-deputy-governor/|date=15 December 2007|accessdate=17 April 2014|publisher=Lusaka Times}}</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Kankasa-Mabula is a native of Zambia. Following her education in [[Lusaka]], | Kankasa-Mabula is a native of Zambia. Following her education in [[Lusaka]], Cambridge, Massachusetts and London, she returned to her alma mater, the [[University of Zambia]], Faculty of Law, where she taught commercial law. For a period of time, she worked as director of licensing and enforcement at the Zambian Securities and Exchange Commission. In 1998, she joined the [[Bank of Zambia]], as the bank's secretary and chief legal advisor. She served in that capacity for nine years, before being appointed to her current position.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boz.zm/cv_DeputyGovernorAdmin_TKMabula.htm|title=Curriculum Vitae of Dr. Tukiya Kankasa-Mabula at Bank of Zambia Website|publisher=Bank of Zambia|accessdate=17 April 2014}}</ref> | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Kankasa-Mabula is a respected attorney, educator, administrator, businesswoman and gender issues advocate. In March 2014, she was a panellist on a televised discussion among the 100 most influential women in [[Zambia]]. The discussion was featured on | Kankasa-Mabula is a respected attorney, educator, administrator, businesswoman and gender issues advocate. In March 2014, she was a panellist on a televised discussion among the 100 most influential women in [[Zambia]]. The discussion was featured on CNBC's Africa Service on Monday, 31 March 2014.<ref>{{cite web| first=Arthur| last=Mwansa|title=Influential Women Discuss Womanhood|url=http://www.daily-mail.co.zm/index.php/local-news/gender/itemlist/tag/Tukiya%20KankasaMabula|date=29 March 2014|accessdate=17 April 2014|publisher=Zambia Daily Mail (Lusaka)}}</ref> | ||
In April 2014, she was selected as the recipient of the | In April 2014, she was selected as the recipient of the International Bar Association's 2014 Outstanding International Woman Lawyer Award. The award was given "in recognition of professional excellence, influencing other women to pursue careers in law, and advancing opportunities for women within the legal profession".<ref>{{cite web|title=Women Entrepreneurs Inspired to Grow|first=Maimbolwa | ||
|last=Mulikelela|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201403210405.html | |last=Mulikelela|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201403210405.html | ||
|publisher=[[Times of Zambia]] via | |publisher=[[Times of Zambia]] via AllAfrica.com|date=20 March 2014|accessdate=17 April 2014}}</ref> The IBA Outstanding International Woman Lawyer Award is given every other year and is sponsored by LexisNexis. It includes a donation of US$5,000 to a charity of the winner’s choice.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201404160078.html|title=Bank of Zambia Deputy Chief Awarded|date= 15 April 2014| |first=Chusa|last=Sichone|accessdate=20 April 2014|publisher=[[Times of Zambia]] via AllAfrica.com}}</ref> The 2014 award presentation ceremony will take place during the IBA 6th World Women Lawyers’ Conference, to be held from 8 to 9 May 2014 in Paris, France.<ref>{{cite web|title=IBA Announces 2014 Outstanding Woman Lawyer Award Winner As Dr. Tukiya Kankasa-Mabula|url=http://www.ibanet.org/Article/Detail.aspx?ArticleUid=7f48611c-878c-4820-84cf-b577dacc4e54|publisher=International Bar Association|date=4 April 2014|accessdate=17 April 2014}}</ref> | ||
==Education== | ==Education== | ||
She holds the degree of | She holds the degree of Bachelor of Laws obtained from the [[University of Zambia]], in [[Lusaka]]. She also holds the degree of Master of Laws obtained from Harvard University, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Her Doctor of Philosophy in law was obtained from the University of London, in the United Kingdom. | ||
==Other responsibilities== | ==Other responsibilities== | ||
Kankasa-Mabula is the current the vice chairperson of the Council of the [[University of Zambia]]. She also serves as the chairperson of the Legal Steering Committee of the Committee of Central Bank Governors (CCBG) in | Kankasa-Mabula is the current the vice chairperson of the Council of the [[University of Zambia]]. She also serves as the chairperson of the Legal Steering Committee of the Committee of Central Bank Governors (CCBG) in Southern African Development Community (SADC). | ||
==Photos== | ==Photos== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Living people]] | [[Category:Living people]] | ||
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Tukiya Kankasa-Mabula | |
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| Born | |
| Nationality | Zambian |
| Citizenship | Zambia |
| Education | Bachelor of Laws (LLB) University of Zambia Lusaka, Zambia Master of Laws (LLM) Harvard University Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) University of London London, United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Deputy Governor, Administration Bank of Zambia |
| Years active | 1988 — present |
| Known for | Administration, Gender Issues Advocacy |
| Title | Deputy Governor, Administration |
Tukiya Kankasa-Mabula, sometimes Tukiya Kankasa Mabula, is a Zambian lawyer, educator, administrator and gender issues advocate.[1] She currently serves as the deputy governor, administration at the Bank of Zambia (BoZ), the country's central bank and national banking regulator.[2] She was appointed to that position in 2007, by Levy Mwanawasa, the president of Zambia at that time, replacing Felix Mfula, who retired.[3]
History
Kankasa-Mabula is a native of Zambia. Following her education in Lusaka, Cambridge, Massachusetts and London, she returned to her alma mater, the University of Zambia, Faculty of Law, where she taught commercial law. For a period of time, she worked as director of licensing and enforcement at the Zambian Securities and Exchange Commission. In 1998, she joined the Bank of Zambia, as the bank's secretary and chief legal advisor. She served in that capacity for nine years, before being appointed to her current position.[4]
Overview
Kankasa-Mabula is a respected attorney, educator, administrator, businesswoman and gender issues advocate. In March 2014, she was a panellist on a televised discussion among the 100 most influential women in Zambia. The discussion was featured on CNBC's Africa Service on Monday, 31 March 2014.[5]
In April 2014, she was selected as the recipient of the International Bar Association's 2014 Outstanding International Woman Lawyer Award. The award was given "in recognition of professional excellence, influencing other women to pursue careers in law, and advancing opportunities for women within the legal profession".[6] The IBA Outstanding International Woman Lawyer Award is given every other year and is sponsored by LexisNexis. It includes a donation of US$5,000 to a charity of the winner’s choice.[7] The 2014 award presentation ceremony will take place during the IBA 6th World Women Lawyers’ Conference, to be held from 8 to 9 May 2014 in Paris, France.[8]
Education
She holds the degree of Bachelor of Laws obtained from the University of Zambia, in Lusaka. She also holds the degree of Master of Laws obtained from Harvard University, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Her Doctor of Philosophy in law was obtained from the University of London, in the United Kingdom.
Other responsibilities
Kankasa-Mabula is the current the vice chairperson of the Council of the University of Zambia. She also serves as the chairperson of the Legal Steering Committee of the Committee of Central Bank Governors (CCBG) in Southern African Development Community (SADC).
Photos
- Kankasa-Mabula in 2014 at ibanet.org
- Kankasa-Mabula (right) With Zambia's First Lady Thandiwe Banda (left) at State House, Lusaka at lusakatimes.com
See also
References
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