Dr Jonas BARAYANDEMA

Academic rank: 
Associate professor
Department: 
Finance
School: 
School of Business
College: 
College of Business and Economics(CBE)
Phone: 
(+250)785121249
E-mail: 
jbarayandema@ur.ac.rw
jbarayandema@gmail.com
Educational Background: 
Jonas Barayandema is an Associate Professor in the Department of Finance, College of Business and Economics, University of Rwanda. His research interests lie in the areas of investment analysis, international finance and supply chain finance. He has a good record of research publications in high-ranking peer-reviewed scientific journals and a research papers reviewer for International Journal of Law and Management and Rwanda Journal of Social Sciences, Humanities and Business. He currently serves as Dean of School of Business and as WTO, WCP Chair Holder in Rwanda.
Research Interests and area of expertise : 
Investment Analysis and supply chain finance
Publications: 

1) Benjamin Nitsche, Frank Straube, Jonas Barayandema et al. The Future of Logistics Networks with sub-Saharan Africa: Embracing the Potential, Frank Straube (Ed.), Scientific series logistics at the Berlin Institute of Technology, ISSN 1868-0062 (print), DOI: 10.14279/depositonce-20374, 2024. TU Berlin. https://www.tu.berlin/logistik/forschung/publikationen/monographien-hera...    

 2) Bokka, R.R., Barayandema, J., Shawa, L.B. and Henao Zapata, D. (2024), Health care supply chains in Africa", Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Vol. 14 No. 1, pp. 1-3, Emerald Publishing Limited.  https://doi.org/10.1108/JHLSCM-02-2024-134                                                                                               3) Rutanga, J. M., Barayandema, J. , Mutarindwa, S. (2021). Capital structure and financial sustainability of Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in Rwanda, Rwanda Journal of Social Sciences, Humanities and Business, ISSN 2708- 759X (Print); ISSN 2708-7603 (Online). DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/rjsshb.v2i1.2                            

4)Twesige, D., Gasheja, F., Barayandema, J.  & Uwamahoro, A.  (2020). Effects of Transfer Pricing on profit shifting by multinational companies in developing countries, A Case of Rwanda, in Rwandan Economy at Crossroad of development, P. 149 – 167, Springer Singapore, ISBN 978-981-15-5045-4                                                  

5) Twesige, D., Gasheja, F.& Barayandema, J. (2020). Tax Incentives and Growth of SMEs in Rwanda, A case study of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nyarugenge District, in Rwandan Economy at Crossroad of development, P. 231 – 247, Springer Singapore, ISBN 978-981-15-5045-4                                                    

6) Twesige, D., Gasheja, F., Barayandema, J.  & Uwamahoro, A. (2019). Information Communication Technology Tax Reforms and Tax compliance in Rwanda Case of Rwanda Revenue Authority in Gasabo District, Global Journal of Management and Business Research: Economics and Commerce, Volume 19 Issue 4 Version 1.0, Online ISSN: 2249-4588 & Print ISSN: 0975-5853                            

7) Iyandemye, S., Barayandema, J. (2018). Mortgage Finance Markets and Housing Affordability in Urban Areas in Rwanda, Case of Kigali City, Journal for the Advancement of Developing Economies, Volume 7 Issue 1, ISSN:2161-8216, P. 42 - 59                                        

 8) Barayandema, J. & Ndizeye, I. (2018). The Determinants of Investment Decision on Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE), Rwanda handbook of Economic and Social Policy, Volume 1, Jönköping International Business School, Jönköping, Sweden,ISBN 978-91-86345-78-5                                                                                    

 9) Barayandema, J. & Ndizeye, I. (2017). Building Equipment and Materials Supply (BMES), Mr Gatera’s journey, in Business in Rwanda, Sustainable Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Management for Sustainability, (pp. 33-38), Jönköping International Business School, 2017, ISBN 978-91-86345-73-0                                            

10) Barayandema, J. & Ndizeye, I. (2017). Building Equipment and Materials Supply (BMES), Marketing the key to success? in Business in Rwanda, Sustainable Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Management for Sustainability, (pp. 39-50), Jönköping International Business School, ISBN 978-91-86345-73-0                              

 11) Barayandema, J. & Ndagijimana, I. (2017). International Financial Reporting Standards and the Capital Market Development in Rwanda. In Management Challenges in Different Types of African Firms (pp. 129-147). Springer Singapore, 2017, ISBN 978-981-10-4535-6                                                                                          

12) Barayandema, J. et al. (2017). Rice farming and income distribution along the value chain in Rwanda, IISTE, Journal of Developing Country Studies, Vol 7, N0 3, 2017, pg 128-141, ISSN (Paper)2224-607X ISSN (Online)2225-0565                                                                                                                                                                    

 13) Barayandema, J. (2012). Determining the optimum strategy for hedging transaction exposure, an empirical study in internationally active companies in Rwanda, IJED, 2012, Volume 20, pg 69-83, ISSN: 0972-9984

Professional Achievements: 
He has strong teaching and research experience and his practical experience includes participating in numerous consulting projects. His research interests lie in the area of Investment analysis, financial risk management, financial markets and supply chains analysis. He attended numerous International Scientific Research Conferences and presented research papers from which he was awarded the “Best Paper Presentation Award” by the International Scientific Research Committee, (Research title : Analysis of costs and risks of holding foreign exchange reserves in Rwanda, 4th NUR International Scientific Research Conference, 16th – 18th 2011, National University of Rwanda). He was awarded as well : the “The Best Paper Award” in 2009. (Research paper : Determining the optimum strategy for hedging currency exposure, an empirical study in internationally active companies in Rwanda”, 3rd NUR International Scientific Research Conference, 19th -21st 2009, National University of Rwanda).