Gaspard Cyimana
Gaspard Cyimana (May 30, 1930 – February 6, 1982) was a Rwandan statesman, businessman, intellectual, leader of independence, and revolutionary who served as the 1st Minister of Finance of Rwanda. Cyimana was one of the Founding Fathers of Rwanda, signing the original Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda and Proclamation of the Republic of Rwanda. He was a top leader of independence from Belgium and the movement to abolish the Rwandan monarchy and implement democracy in Rwanda. Cyimana was a moderate, leading the reconciliation of the Tutsi and Hutu, and fought to unite the ethnicities under the national identity of Rwandan in the post-monarchical nation. He served as the 1st Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs and Planning of Rwanda from 1960–1968.

Cyimana was considered one of the primary leaders of the new nation along with President Gregoire Kayibanda. As Minister of Finance, he established the national financial system, created the National Bank of Rwanda, secured foreign aid, and prioritized funding for education. By the end of Cyimana's tenure, Rwandan GDP was growing by 11% a year from -4% when he first took office. Cyimana was the most outspoken critic of nepotism and lack of qualifications among certain officials within 1st Republic. He campaigned in parliament for civil examinations, competence tests, and public announcements of all renumerations to government officials as needed reforms. Cyimana served as a National Deputy in the Parliament of Rwanda representing Byumba from 1961-1968. He resigned in 1968 along with 14 other parliamentarians as a result of the Guta Umurongo (breaking of the party line). He was the President of the National Chamber of Commerce and became an entrepreneur for the rest of his life.
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