Alassane Ouattara
Profile
Alassane Ouattara is an Ivorian statesman and economist who has served as the President of Ivory Coast since 2011. Before his presidency, he held significant international roles, including Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Governor of the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO). He also served as the first Prime Minister of Ivory Coast from 1990 to 1993. Known for his liberal economic policies, Ouattara has focused on infrastructure development and fiscal reform throughout his political career. Despite facing significant political challenges and controversies regarding his eligibility and tenure, he remains a central figure in Ivorian politics, leading the Rally of the Republicans party.
Details
- Born
- 1942-01-01 · 84 years old
- Birth place
- Dimbokro, Ivory Coast
- Education
- Drexel Institute of Technology, University of Pennsylvania
- Career
- Economist at the International Monetary Fund, Governor of the Central Bank of West African States
