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Tanzanian economist and diplomat

Elsie S. Kanza is a Tanzanian Economist and current Ambassador of Tanzania to United States of America.

She has served in various positions in the Ministry of Finance and Central Bank of Tanzania, including becoming a Personal Assistant to His Excellency Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete of the United Republic of Tanzania and also his Economic Advisor.^[1] She joined the World Economic Forum in 2011 and has been engaged in changing the narrative of the African economy.

Elsie was named as one of Pan-Africa's continent leading women 2020 by Forbes.^[2]

Early life and education

Elsie S. Kanza was born and raised in Kenya by Tanzanian parents.^[3] She started her education in Kenya before proceeding to the United States of America and graduated with a bachelor's degree from the United States international university- Africa in Business Administration and later on graduated with a master's degree in Finance