Goodall Gondwe
Malawian economist (1936–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Goodall Edward Gondwe (1 December 1936 – 8 August 2023) was a Malawian economist who served in his country's cabinet as Minister of Finance on two occasions: from 2004 to 2009, and from 2014 to 2019.[1] He also served as Minister of Local Government from 2009 to 2010 and Minister of Natural Resources, Energy and Environment Affairs from 2011 to 2012.
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Goodall Gondwe | |
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Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development | |
In office 6 June 2014 – 15 May 2019 | |
President | Peter Mutharika |
Preceded by | Maxwell Mkwezalamba |
Succeeded by | Joseph Mwanamvekha |
Minister of Natural Resources, Energy and Environment Affairs | |
In office August 2011 – 26 April 2012 | |
President | Bingu wa Mutharika |
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development | |
In office June 2009 – August 2010 | |
President | Bingu wa Mutharika |
Minister of Finance | |
In office 2004 – June 2009 | |
President | Bingu wa Mutharika |
Preceded by | Friday Jumbe |
Succeeded by | Ken Kandodo |
Personal details | |
Born | (1936-12-01)1 December 1936 Mzimba, Nyasaland (now Malawi) |
Died | 8 August 2023(2023-08-08) (aged 86) Lilongwe, Malawi |
Political party | Democratic Progressive Party |
Alma mater | University of London (BSc) |
Profession | Economist |
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Gondwe was director of the Africa Division of the International Monetary Fund before returning to Malawi to work as a politician. In the period leading up to his election as Member of Parliament, he served as the Chief Economic Advisor to President Bakili Muluzi.