Ameenah Gurib-Fakim
Ameenah Gurib-Fakim served as the President of Mauritius from 2015 to 2018, becoming the first woman to hold this position. A renowned biodiversity scientist, she has been an advocate for sustainable development and gender equality in Africa. Gurib-Fakim has also held various academic positions and is known for her contributions to the field of natural products and medicinal plants. Her involvement in the recent initiative to alleviate the debt crisis highlights her commitment to addressing global financial inequalities, particularly for developing nations.
Born on Mar 27, 1959 (66 years old)
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Spain:
Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, the president of Mauritius, stated that health is being sacrificed for debt payments.
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Guyana:
Ameenah Gurib-Fakim is one of the authors discussing the need for global debt reform.
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Nigeria:
Obasanjo commended Ameenah Gurib-Fakim for her role in changing the narrative of leadership developments in Africa.
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Kenya:
Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, Former Prime Minister of Mauritius emphasized the critical role women play in agriculture.
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Kenya:
Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, Former Prime Minister of Mauritius, emphasized the critical role women play in agriculture.
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Kenya:
Ameenah Gurib-Fakim in 2015 became the first woman elected to hold the largely ceremonial role in the archipelago.
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Kenya:
Ameenah Gurib-Fakim is a former president of Mauritius who is part of the initiative for debt relief.
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Cabo Verde:
Ameenah Gurib-Fakim is a former President of Mauritius involved in the debt relief initiative.
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