Minister of Economy, Planning, and Development of Côte d’Ivoire. She is a first-class economist and the first woman to serve as Minister of Economy and Finance of the country. She played a pivotal role in shaping Côte d’Ivoire’s economic policies, leading significant reforms that boosted economic growth to 9% annually during her tenure as Minister of Economy and Finance (2012-2016). Under her leadership, Côte d’Ivoire achieved financial ratings by renowned agencies, Moody’s and Fitch, and began accessing international financial markets. She has served as Minister of Planning and Development since 2016, overseeing the National Development Plans (NDPs) and international cooperation efforts. She chaired the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) Board of Governors (2019-2020), contributing to the institution’s historic capital increase. She has represented Côte d’Ivoire globally, participating in the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals discussions and overseeing the 2021 Population Census. She is a Member of the Executive Board of the Rally of Houphouetists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP) and Member of Parliament for Bouna since March 2021. She holds a MA in Economics from the University of Abidjan-Cocody, a Statistical Engineer and Economist degree from the National School of Statistics and Economic Administration (ENSAE) in Paris, a Diploma of Advanced Studies (DEA) in International Economics and Development Economics from the University of Paris Panthéon-Sorbonne, and a diploma in Economic Policy Management from the Institute of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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