Boubou Cissé
Boubou Cissé (born 1974)[1][2] is a Malian politician, and the Prime Minister of Mali. He is also the Minister of Economy and Finance and Former Minister of Mines, Industry and Mines.
Boubou Cissé | |
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Boubou Cissé in June 2019 | |
Prime Minister of Mali | |
Assumed office 23 April 2019 | |
President | Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta |
Preceded by | Soumeylou Boubèye Maïga |
Personal details | |
Born | 1974 (age 45–46) Bamako, Mali |
Occupation | Politician |
Early life
Boubou Cissé earned a master's degree from the University of Auvergne and a PhD in economics from Aix-Marseille University.[3]
Career
Cissé began his career as an economist for the World Bank in Washington, D.C. in 2005.[3] In 2008, he was promoted to principal economist and project director of its Human Development Division.[3] He later worked in Nigeria and Niger as a resident representative for the World Bank.[3]
Cissé was appointed as the Malian Prime Minister in 2019 after the resignation of Soumeylou Boubèye Maïga and his government. He served as Minister of Industry and Mines in 2013, the Minister of Mines in April 2014,[3] and the Minister of Economy and Finance since 2016.[3][4]
Other activities
- International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ex-Officio Member of the Board of Governors (since 2016)[5]
- Islamic Development Bank, Ex-Officio Member of the Board of Governors (since 2016)[6]
- World Bank, Ex-Officio Member of the Board of Governors (since 2016)[7]
References
- https://www.citynews1130.com/2019/04/22/economist-named-as-malis-prime-minister-amid-violence/
- https://www.jeuneafrique.com/766492/politique/mali-boubou-cisse-un-economiste-a-la-primature-en-pleine-crise-securitaire/
- "Boubou Cisse". World Economic Forum. Retrieved May 21, 2017.
- "Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments: Mali". Central Intelligence Agency. September 6, 2016. Retrieved May 21, 2017.
- Members International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- Board of Governors Islamic Development Bank.
- Board of Governors World Bank.
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Preceded by Soumeylou Boubèye Maïga |
Prime Minister of Mali 2019–present |
Incumbent |