André François Carvalho
Foreword by Abdoulaye Mar Dièye & Robert Beugré Mambé
“This book stands as a profound life lesson from which we can derive a fundamental theorem: self-sacrifice leads to excellence. This principle encapsulates André François Carvalho’s career… André invites readers on a journey, revealing not only his personal growth but his intellectual legacy. Through his experiences, we learn valuable lessons about combating poverty, transforming economies at their core, and guiding nations through conflict and crisis. His narrative offers both inspiration and practical wisdom for those seeking to make a meaningful impact in the world.” – Abdoulaye Mar Dièye is the United Nations Under-Secretary-General, and Special Coordinator for Development in the Sahel.
“My Journey of Purpose by André François Carvalho chronicles an extraordinary journey from humble beginnings in Ziguinchor, Senegal, to a distinguished career at the United Nations. The author explores his remarkably rich professional journey and a life of excellence lived with simplicity and humility in the service of the most vulnerable. Through his introspective and analytical writing style, he masterfully weaves together personal experiences with professional insights, creating a coherent narrative while offering profound reflections on the personal and professional dimensions of his international development career. He truly represents an inspiring example for future generations.” – Robert Beugré Mambé, Prime Minister of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire.
Author details
For more than four decades, André François Carvalho led a remarkable career in international development across continents. He has served in several high-level positions at the United Nations Development Programme during critical junctures in countries such as Burundi, the Comoros, Côte d’Ivoire, Germany and the United States. Born in Ziguinchor, in the Casamance region of Senegal, where he began his primary and secondary education, Carvalho went on to study at Université Cheikh Anta Diop Dakar, and then at the Sorbonne, Université Paris-IV; the Institute of Social Studies, The Hague; and for a doctorate in Economics at the University of Amsterdam, both in The Netherlands.
ISBNs: 9782359261295 PB, 9782359261301 Ebook
Extent: 204pp, 234 mm x 156 mm, photos
Price: $29.95 • £24.99 • €24.50 • CFA15000
Release Date: October 2025