Masiiwa Rusare

I am passionate about creating positive impact for people, organizations and economies through my work on Financial Inclusion, AML CFT & Compliance, Illicit financial flows, Economic Development, Digital Financial Services and Sustainable development. I have over 20 years' experience leading programs on the above across private sector (including banks, remittance service providers), regulators and policy makers across Africa and the developing world. With over 20 years of experience in the field, I have a proven track record of delivering high-quality results and building strong relationships with stakeholders for impact.

I have strong background and advanced degrees in Economics, International development, and Project management, which enables me to provide comprehensive solutions to complex challenges in the above areas. In addition, I am ACAMS certified (with certifications in AML-CFT and advanced risk management) and have post graduate diplomas in leadership, digital strategies and design thinking. My goal is to leverage my expertise and skills to contribute to the advancement of financial integrity and sustainable development across the world.

4.1. DEGREES

• Master of Science International Development Studies (2005), Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS, Tokyo, Japan, Japan
• Master of Science Economics (2001), University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe
• Master of Science Project Management (2013), University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
• Bachelors Economics (1999), University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe

4.2. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMAS

• Post Graduate Diploma Innovation & Design Thinking (2021), Emeritus Institute, Columbia Business School, MIT, Singapore and Online
• Post Graduate Diploma Digital Strategies (2020), Emeritus Institute, Columbia Business School, MIT, Singapore & Online
• Post Graduate Diploma Leadership (2022), Emeritus, Columbia Business School, MIT, Singapore & Online

4.3. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES

• Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), AML-CFT (2022), ACAMS, USA & Online
• Advanced Risk Management (CAMS-RM), AML-CFT, Risk Management (2023), ACAMS, USA and Online
• Advanced CAMS Audit CAMS Audit (Understudy and Completing Sept 2025), ACAMS, USA & Online