Alice brings a wealth of experience and a visionary approach to her new role. She joins us from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), where she served as the Regional Director for Africa since July 2019.

In this capacity, Alice led WWF’s efforts to shape the sustainability agenda across the continent, driving impactful initiatives aligned with global conservation priorities.

Before her tenure at WWF, Alice made significant contributions at Conservation International. She initially served as the Executive Director of the Vital Signs Programme, advocating for data-driven policy-making across multiple countries. She later became the Interim Vice President of Sustainable Production, where she collaborated across sectors to promote sustainable practices in agriculture, mining, and energy.

Alice’s career also includes a pivotal role at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), where she led the Global Environment Finance Unit in Africa, mobilizing over $600 million to support environmental initiatives in more than 40 sub-Saharan countries. Her extensive background in sustainable development, capacity building, and engaging communities makes her an exceptional leader for AGRA.

Alice holds a Master’s degree in Agricultural and Applied Economics from the University of Wisconsin and a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from Makerere University. We are excited to welcome Alice Ruhweza and look forward to her leadership in driving AGRA’s mission forward.