Fred Kabanda

Division Manager, Extractives African Development Bank

Mr. Fred Kabanda has over 30 years of practical experience in extractive natural resources management, spanning governance, policy, regulation and commercial aspects. 
He is the Division Manager, Extractives at the African Natural Resources Management and Investment Centre of the African Development Bank where he oversees the work streams in oil, gas and mining sectors. He represents the Bank at boards of several institutions including the EITI Board as an observer. 
Before joining the Bank, Mr. Kabanda worked with Uganda’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral development where he was Assistant Commissioner. He has also previously worked as a lecture in Makerere University’s Geology Department. He is passionate about capacity development and has sat on the council of many technical institutions where programs have been run to enhance the employability of the youth. 
He is trained in Engineering, Geology and Management. He holds a Master of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. He also holds degrees in Geology from Makerere University together with several post graduate trainings in management from International Universities across the world. He has membership affiliation to several professional bodies.