Charles KAREMANGINGO Ph.D., M. Sc., P. Ag.

P.O. Box 3977 Kigali, Rwanda

Phone: 250-***-**** (cell)

E-mail: urb9sk@r.postjobfree.com

Language skills: English and French.

Professional abilities: Efficient leadership, strategic thinking, team spirit, results-oriented, reliable and accountable.

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

Sep. 1995 – Jun. 1998: Laval University, Sainte-Foy, Quebec, Canada

Diploma: Ph. D (Doctorate in Soil Science)

Sep. 1992 - Oct. 1995: Laval University, Sainte-Foy, Quebec, Canada

Diploma: Master’s Degree (Soil Science)

Sep. 1973 - Nov.1978: University of Burundi, Bujumbura, Burundi

Diploma: Agricultural Engineer

Sep. 1966 - Jun. 1972: Collège Humanités Modernes, Nyanza, Rwanda

Diploma: Diploma of Collegial Studies (Sciences).

Feb. 2005: Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration, PEI, Charlottetown, Canada

Certificate: Watershed Management for Rural Communities

Nov. 2003: University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA

Certificate: Comprehensive Nutrient Management Planning.

Apr. 2003: Nova Scotia Agricultural College, Truro, Canada

Certificate: Nutrient Management Planning.

COMPUTOR SKILLS:

Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook,

Statistical Software: SAS, SPSS, NCSS, GS+, GEOEAS;

Nutrient Management Computor Programs

WORK EXPERIENCE

A. Full time employment (for fixed or undetermined terms)

1. Nov 2007 – Jul 06 2012:

i. Rector (Vice-Chancellor) of the Higher Institute of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry (ISAE: French acronym); B.P. 210 Musanze Northern Province, Rwanda; responsible for leading and coordinating the academic and administrative work of the institution.

ii. Senior Lecturer with the Higher Institute of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, involved in curricula development and teaching some soils-related subjects.

iii. Senior Researcher coordinating all projects and consultancies related to soil fertility and land management.

2. May 1999 – Oct 2007: Nutrient Management Specialist with the New Brunswick Department of Agriculture and Aquaculture, Fredericton, Canada.

i. Research activities: Develop proposals for and conduct adaptive field research projects;

ii. Extension activities: Disseminate best management practices on nutrient management for sustainable agriculture at the farming community level;

iii. Policy development: Participate in drafting Government policies related to sustainable agriculture such as nutrient management planning, environmental farm planning, ecological goods and services.

4. Sep 1995 – Apr. 1997: Teaching Assistant in soil science at Laval University

5. May 1994 - Dec. 1997. Research Professional with the Integrated Soil Management Company (COGISOL Inc), Sainte-Foy, Quebec Canada.

6. Jun 1984 - Jul. 1989: Watershed Management Specialist with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO, FODO) /Benin, responsible for:

i. Identification of priority watersheds for rapid interventions;

ii. Coordination of activities related to watershed management program, notably land capability classification, soil erosion control, development of agroforestry, pasture management, and soil, forest, and socio-economic surveys;

iii. Management of the staff of the program

7. Feb. 1979 - Mar. 1984: Crop Protection Specialist with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock of Burundi, Bujumbura, Burundi

B. Consultancies

8. Mar. 1991 – May 1991: Soil Management Specialist with the GERMAN MISSION OF COOPERATION (GTZ), Bujumbura, Burundi.

i. To evaluate the socio-economic impact of the agroforestry activities of Women Associations in the Province of Gitega, Burundi.

9. Jan. – Mar. 1991: Soil Management and Agroforestry Specialist with the FAO (AGL) Bujumbura, Burundi.

i. To develop the policy for soil and water conservation in Burundi.

10. Jan. – Oct. 1990 (three consecutive missions on-and-off): Watershed Management Specialist with the World Bank in the Republic of Benin.

i. To identify priority watersheds and determine their general management plans (Jan – March 1990);

ii. To provide detailed management plans for most degraded three watersheds (May –Jun 1990);

iii. To provide project documents for the management of the most degraded three watersheds, notably project management organization, planed activities, and costs (Aout – Sep 1990).

11. Oct. – Nov. 1989: Soil Management and Agroforestry Specialist with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO, FODO) /Burundi.

i. To develop a land use plan for the Agricultural Instute of Karuzi and the surrounding villages /watersheds;

PUBLICATIONS

A. Research reports and publications

1. Karemangingo C., A. Mukamuhirwa, A. Fashaho, J.B. Ndanga, and J.B. Murindabigwi. 2012. Assessment of soil suitability, planting materials, and source of phosphate fertilization for pyrethrum production in northern Rwanda. Rwanda J. Agric. Sci. Pending issue.

2. Sankaranarayanan M. and C. Karemangingo. 2012. Carbon credit baseline study pertaining to manure management systems in Rwanda. In the Proceedings Intern. Workshop on Climate Change in Agriculture: Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies. Gandhigram Rural Institute- Deemed University. Tamil Nadu, India. March 21-23. 165-181.

3. Karemangingo C. and A. NAHAYO. 2012. Climate change impacts on agriculture and food security in East Africa. A litterature review. In the Proceedings Intern. Workshop on Climate Change in Agriculture: Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies. Gandhigram Rural Institute- Deemed University. Tamil Nadu, India. March 21-23 . Abstracts. p.17.

4. Habimana A. and C. Karemangingo. 2011. Comparison of Bray I, Bray II, and Mehlich 3 soil phosphorus tests upon soil types and landscape position in Rwanda. Rwanda J. Agric. Sci. Vol. 2(1): 1 – 10.

5. Rayar A.J and C. Karemangingo. 2011. A comprehensive glossary on soil – water – plant relations. Under review.

6. Karemangingo C., E. Mutandwa, N. K. Taremwa, and F. Mugisha. 2010. ICTs for Agricultural extension - Rwanda. In Saravanan R. ICTs for Agricultural Extension. Global experiments, innovations and experiences. New India Publ. Agency.New Delhi. 361 - 380.

7. Foti R., C. Karemangingo, E. Mutandwa, N. K. Taremwa, and I. Govere. 2010. Low adoption of selected soil fertility and water management technologies in Rwanda’s Northern Province. An application of Tobit Model. Unpublished.

8. Karemangingo C., D. Savoie, and H. Rees. Feb. 2007. Watershed evaluation of nutrient management in potato rotation systems. New Brunswick Department of Agriculture and Aquaculture. Final project report. 27p.

9. Karemangingo C., B. Walter, T. Dykens, and A. McFadgen. Mar 2007. Presidedress soil nitrate test (PSNT) for corn nitrogen management in New Brunswick conditions. New Brunswick Department of Agriculture and Aquaculture. Project Report. 12p.

10. Karemangingo C., M. Melanson, E. Theriault, and N. Williams. Jan. 2007. Critical nutrient concentrations and DRIS use for assessing blueberry plant nutrition status. New Brunswick Department of Agriculture and Aquaculture. Final Research Report. 61p.

11. Karemangingo C., R. Tremblay, and N. Williams. Dec. 2007. Critical nutrient concentrations and DRIS use for assessing strawberry plant nutrition. New Brunswick Department of Agriculture and Aquaculture. Final Research Report. 67p.

12. Karemangingo C., M. Melanson, E. Thériault, and C. Gaëtan. Dec. 2006. Blueberry response to nitrogen fertilizer. New Brunswick Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture. Final report. 38p.

13. Karemangingo, C., M. Basque, N. Williams, T. Bruulsema, and C. LeBlanc. 2005. Update on nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium needs of various forage grass swards. New Brunswick Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Aquaculture. Final Research Report. 113p.

14. Karemangingo C., D. Savoie, and H. Rees. Mar 2005. Landscape position effects on nutrient management within a potato field. New Brunswick Department Agriculture Fisheries and Aquaculture. Final report. 42p.

15. Karemangingo C. and R. Tremblay. Mar 2005. Cranberry response to phosphate fertilizer applications. New Brunswick Department Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture. Final report. 14p.

16. Karemangingo C. T. Byers, and W. Brown. 2004. Comparison of liquid dairy manure and inorganic fertilizers in mixed hayfields. New Brunswick Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Aquaculture. Final Report. 29p.

17. Tremblay R. et C. Karemangingo. 2004. Qualité des eaux d’irrigation en production de canneberges au Nouveau-Brunswick. Ministère de l'Agriculture, pêches et aquaculture du Nouveau-Brunswick. Rapport final. 10p.

18. Karemangingo C., D. Savoie, and C. Everett. 2003. Agri-environmental impact of time and methods of liquid hog manure applications on grass hayfields as compared to ammonium nitrate. New Brunswick Depart. Agric. Fisheries and Aquaculture. Final report. 45p.

19. Karemangingo C., J. Savoie, P. Scott, and C. Everett. 2003. Potato phosphate fertilization in the phosphorus-enriched soils of New Brunswick. New Brunswick Depart. Agric. Fisheries, and Aquaculture. Final report. 47p.

20. Wellwood A.M., G. Nickerson, J. Wetmore, and C. Karemangingo. 2002. Evaluation of fertilizer type, nitrogen formulation, rate, and application timing on turf growth. New Brunswick Depart. Agric. Fisheries, and Aquaculture. Progress report.

21. Wellwood A.M., G. Nickerson, J. Wetmore, C. Karemangingo, and P. Toner. 2002. Compost and soil mixture performance in turfgrass. New Brunswick Depart. Agric. Fisheries, and Aquaculture. Progress report.

22. Wellwood A.M., G. Nickerson, J. Wetmore, C. Karemangingo, and P. Toner. 2002. Compost and soil mixture performance in turgrass and the effect of incorporating phosphate and potash. New Brunswick Depart. Agric. Fisheries, and Aquaculture. Progress report.

23. Karemangingo C. 1998. Evaluation des risques de pollution des eaux sous différents systèmes de production du maïs-grain. Thèse, Ph. D., Université Laval. 211p.

24. Laverdière R. M., C. Karemangingo, and M.-A. Drouin. Influence des fertilisants et des pratiques culturales dans la culture du maïs sur le déplacement de l'azote et du phosphore dans les eaux superficielles et souterraines. Cogisol inc. Rapport final. 1997. 42p.

25. Karemangingo C.1995. Influence du type de fumure et des plantes intercalaires dans la culture du maïs-grain sur l'érosion et le lessivage de l'azote et du phosphore. Thèse, M. Sc., Université Laval. 230p.

B. Scientific Communications

1- Zebarth B., C. Karemangingo, 2007. D. Savoie, P. Scott, and G. Moreau. New fertilizer nitrogen recommendations for potatoes. In the Proceedings of the New Brunswick Potato Conference Feb 8 - 9 2007. Grand-Falls, N.-B. Canada.

2- Karemangingo C. and M. Melanson. 2005. Nutrient management in low bush blueberries. Opportunities and challenges. Atlantic Canada Horticultural Congress. Moncton, N.-B. Nov. 28 - 29 2005.

3- Karemangingo C. and R. Tremblay. 2005. Strawberry nutrition management in New Brunswick. Atlantic Canada Horticultural Congress. Moncton, N.-B. Nov. 28 - 29 2005.

4- Karemangingo C., H. Rees, D. Savoie, and N. Rourke. How can diversion terraces impact on nutrient management in a potato field? Northeast Potato Technology Forum. Fredericton New Brunswick. March 15 - 16, 2005.

5- Karemangingo C., M. Basque, T. Bruulsema, N. Williams, and C. LeBlanc. 2004. Update of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium needs on mixed forage swards in New Brunswick. Atlantic Canada Agriculture, Science and Technology Workshop. Truro, N. S. Nov. 17 - 18, 2004.

6- Karemangingo, C. 2004. Nutrient management planing in New Brunswick. Atlantic Canada Agriculture, Science and Technology Workshop. Truro, N. S. Nov. 17 - 18, 2004.

7- Karemangingo C., J. Lavoie, D. Savoie, C. Everett, B. Sanderson, J. McLaughlin, and P. Scott. 2003. Phosphorus management in potato phosphorus-enriched soils. Northeast Potato Technology Forum. Perth-Andover, N.-B. Feb. 5 - 6, 2003.

8- Karemangingo C. J. Lavoie, C. Everett, and B. Sanderson. 2002. Phosphorus management in potato production. New Brunswick Potato Conference. Perth-Andover. N-B. Feb. 6 - 7, 2002.

9- Karemangingo C. M., R. Laverdière, and C. Bernard. 2000. Effects of grain corn production systems on the risks of groundwater contamination by nitrates. Atlantic Canada Committee on Land and Engineering Symposium. Best Management Solutions for Agro-Environmental Challenges. Moncton, N.-B. Mar 8 - 9, 2000.

10- Karemangingo C., M. R. Laverdière, and C. Bernard. 1997. Régies de culture dans le maïs-grain et impacts sur l'azote et le phosphore dans le sol. Colloque de l'Entente Canada - Québec pour un environnement durable en agriculture. L'agriculture durable: un virage bine amorcé. Saint-Hyacinthe, Qc. 26 nov. 1997.

C. Extension Documents and Facsheets

1- Zebarth B., C. Karemangingo, P. Scott, D. Savoie, and W. Brown. 2009. Nitrogen Management for Cereals Crops: General Fertilizer recommendations. . Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Program for Canadian Agriculture. Greenhouse Gas Taking Charge Team Facsheet, NBSCIA, NBDAA, and AAFC. New Brunswick Canada. 4p

2- Zebarth B., G. Moreau, and C. Karemangingo. 2007. Nitrogen Management for Potatoes: Petiole Nitrate Testing. Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Program for Canadian Agriculture. Greenhouse Gas Taking Charge Team Facsheet, NBSCIA, NBDAA, and AAFC. New Brunswick Canada. 4p.

3- Zebarth B., C. Karemangingo, P. Scott, D. Savoie, and G. Moreau. 2007. Nitrogen management for potatoes: General fertilizer N recommendations. Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Program for Canadian Agriculture. Greenhouse Gas Taking Charge Team Facsheet. NBSCIA, NBDAA, and AAFC. New Brunswick Canada. 6p.

4- Karemangingo, C. Update of the nutrient management software (NMAN) of New Brunswick. Adaptation from the Ontario NMAN software. New Brunswick Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Aquaculture. Feb. 2006.

5- Karemangingo C. and C. Rincon. Development of Nitrate leaching index for New Brunswick soils. New Brunswick Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Aquaculture. Jan. 2006.

6- Zebarth B., W. Brown, and C. Karemangingo. Nitrogen management for corn: Pre-side-dress soil nitrate test. Greenhouse Gas Taking Charge Team Facsheet. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), New Brunswick Depart. Agric. And Aquaculture (NBDAA), and New Brunswick Soil and Crop Improvement Association (NBSCIA). Jan. 2006. 4p.

7- Zebarth B., W. Brown, and C. Karemangingo. Nitrogen management for corn: General fertilizer recommendations. Greenhouse Gas Taking Charge Team Facsheet. AAFC, NBDAA, and NBSCIA. Jan. 2006. 4p.

8- Karemangingo C. Phosphorus management strategies in forage hayfields, grains, and potatoes. Facsheet no DAFA 002. New Brunswick Depart. Agriculture, Fisheries, and Aquaculture. May 2005. 8p.

9- Karemangingo C. Environmental issues associated with phosphorus use in agriculture. Facsheet no DAFA 001. New Brunswick Depart. Agriculture, Fisheries, and Aquaculture. Mar 2005. 5p.

10- Karemangingo C. Guide de fertilisation des cultures du Nouveau-Brunswick. Ministère de l'Agriculture, des pêches et de l'aquaculture du Nouveau-Brunswick. Mar 2001. 33p.

D. Developed Strategy and Policy Documents

1. Challenges facing Rwandan farmers to financing the marketing and value-addition of Irish Potato. Workshop on Financing Farmers. Aout 2011.

2. Karemangingo C. Axes d'amélioration des programmes de formation, de recherche et de transfert de technologies de gestion des sols et de l'eau aux communautés rurales. Rapport de mission à l'Institut Supérieur d'Agriculture et d'Elevage de Busogo (Rwanda). Nov. 2006. 27p.

3. Karemangingo C. Nutrient management in potato production - Potato Industry Sustainability and Water Quality Protection. New Brunswick Dep. Agriculture, Fisheries, and Aquaculture. 2003. 22p.

4. Karemangingo C. Manure Nutrient management program for the sustainability of the livestock industry. New Brunswick Dep. Agriculture, Fisheries, and Aquaculture. 2001. 23p.

5. Karemangingo C. Revue sur la fertilisation azotée et phosphatée de la pomme de terre. Ministère de l'agriculture, des pêches et de l'aquaculture du Nouveau-Brunswick. Juil. 1999. 19p.

6- Karemangingo C. Restauration de la fertilité et conservation des eaux et des sols du Burundi. Rapport de mission FAO de consultation sur le secteur rural du Burundi. Mars 1991. Vol. II (4). Févr. 1991.

7- Karemangingo C. Projet d'aménagement des bassins-versants du Lahoun, du Lomon et du Beffa en République du Bénin. Rapport de Mission FAO /Banque Mondiale. Nov. 1990.

8- Karemangingo C., V. Agbo, V. J. Mama, and T. Kakpo. Données de base pour l'aménagement des bassins-versants du Lahoun, du Lomon et du Beffa. Rapport de mision Banque Mondiale au Bénin. Sep. 1990.

9- Karemangingo C. and V. J. Mama. Identification des bassins-versants au Benin et conception de leurs programmes d'aménagement. Rapport de Mission Banque Mondiale. Mars 1990.

10- Karemangingo C. Planification de l'utilisation des terres de l’lnstitut Technique Agricole du Burundi à Karuzi et des cinq collines pilotes. Rapport de mission PNUD/FAO/BDI/87/007 Formation forestière et agroforestière. Document sur microfiche, D. Lubin Memorial Library. Rome, Italy. Nov. 1989. 81p.

11- Karemangingo C. 1989. Méthodes d'approches et résultats de diffusion de l'aménagement des bassins-versants à Pehunco au Bénin. Rapport final au projet UNDP/FAO/Ben/85/006 Aménagement des bassins-versants et lutte contre les feux de brousse. Natitingou. Mai 1989.

E. Supervised Projects and Reviewed Reports or other Documents

1. Study on bio - slurry nitrogen use efficiency on different crops in Rwanda. In partnership with MININFRA (EWSA). On going.

2. Rwanda’s rational land use through the implementation of land use consolidation policy, crop intensification and rural settlement “imidugudu” programs. A citizen perception survey report. May 2012. 146p.

3. Using hydrological modelling and early warning system to accelerate climate change adaptation in the highland areas of Rwanda. A research project proposal. May 2012. 20p.

4. An evaluation of the job market performance of ISAE graduates: A multi stakeholder analysis. Jun 2011. 45p.

5. An integrated project framework for the management of the catchment area surrounding the Higher Institute of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry (Busogo, Mukamira, Kintobo and Gataraga Sectors in Nyabihu and Musanze Districts) Dec. 2010. 43p.

6. Caracterisation des sols du nord ouest du rwanda, la zone d’intervention du projet OFANOR /BAIR dans le cadre de l’intensification du mais, pomme de terre, ble, ananas, maracuja, chou, tomate et carotte. Jan 2010. 39p.

7. An integrated project framework for the management of the area surounding the District office of Gakenke (Rusagara and Nganzo cells). May 2010. 37p.

8. Développement d'une procédure de typologie pour l'évaluation de la saturation des sols canadiens en phosphore. Document de recherche revu pour le Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie du Canada. Janvier 2006.

9. Management of organic sources for optimal nutrient availability under different grain-based cropping systems. Reviewed for the Atlantic Grains Council of Canada. Research proposal submitted by the Nova Scotia Agricultural College. Apr 2004.

10. Nutrient management study guide for Atlantic Canada. Atlantic Canada Agricultural Coordinating Committee. Reviewed for the NBDAA senior managers. Prepared by the Nova Scotia Agricultural College. Truro. Nova Scotia. 2003. 193p.

11. Baccalauréat appliqué en agroforesterie. Contenu du Programme. Document préparé par l'Université de Moncton. Campus d'Edmundston. Revue faite en juin 2003 pour le ministère de l'agriculture et de l'aquaculture du Nouveau-Brunswick.

12. Sustainable turf. Establishment, maintenance, and IPM guidelines for Turf Atlantic Canada. First Edition. 2003. The New Brunswick Horticultural Trades Association.

13. Soils of the Acadian Peninsula. The Gloucester County. New Brunswick. Prepared by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and New Brunswick Department of Agriculture and Aquaculture. Report 18. Soil studies 2000. 125p.

F. Supervision of memoirs of students

a. M Sc Candidates

1. Oliva TUYISHIME: Bioslurry and inorganic fertilizers effects on soil properties and maize yield in Musanze District, Rwanda, with Jomo Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya. On going.

b. B Sc Candidates

1. Bisangwa P., B. Rukundo, and C. 2012. Plant Spacing and Nitrogen fertilizer interactions on potato yield and quality. On going.

2. MUKANGEMANYI B. 2012. Non farming activities in rural livehoods and sustainability of rural settlements; Case study of Rutoyi Hill. 62p.

3. Mutako A. 2012. A tentative domestication of Carissa edulis species in Rubirizi Farm and assessment of its ecological and nutritional value. 55p

4. Rubashangabo I. 2011. Assessment of soil physical properties for land use purposes in ISAE Farm, Campus of Rubirizi. 55p.

5. Nyabyenda J.P. 2011. Assessing soil chemical properties of the Rubirizi farm of ISAE for land use planning. 42p

6. Nyiransabimana D. 2011. Efficiency of organic and mineral sources of nitrogen on potato tuber yield and quality. 49p.

7. NYABYENDA J-P. 2009. Effects of lime and calcium ammonium nitrate on soil acidity and potato fertilization practices in Rwanda. 55p.

8. Habimana A. 2009. Etude comparée des méthodes d’analyse du phosphore assimilable de quelques sols agricoles du Rwanda. 51p.

9. Uwihirwe J. 2009. Comparaison des effets de Desmodium intortum (Mill.) et Mucuna Pruriens (L.) dans l’amélioration de la fertilité d’aun Andosol de Busogo. 48p.

Done at Kigali, Sep 14th 2012

Dr Charles KAREMANGINGO

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