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Daniel Kablan Duncan (born 1943) is a Ivorian politician who was Prime Minister of Côte d'Ivoire from 11 December 1993 to 24 December 1999. Since June 2011, he has served in the government as Minister of Foreign Affairs.
He was appointed as Prime Minister following the death of President Félix Houphouët-Boigny on 7 December 1993 and the subsequent resignation of Prime Minister Alassane Ouattara after a power struggle for the presidency. Duncan had been Minister of Finance under Ouattara and remained in charge of finance when he became Prime Minister. He said that he would continue Ouattara's economic policies of austerity and privatization.[1]
He was named Minister of Foreign Affairs by President Alassane Ouattara on 1 June 2011.
References
- ^ "Côte d'Ivoire's premier calls for continuing austerity plans", The Journal of Commerce, 20 December 1993.
Preceded by
Alassane OuattaraPrime Minister of Côte d'Ivoire
1993-1999Succeeded by
Seydou DiarraHeads of government of Côte d'Ivoire Colonial: Denise • Houphouët-Boigny • Independent: Houphouët-Boigny • post abolished, 1960-90 • Ouattara • Duncan • Diarra • N'Guessan • Diarra • Banny • Soro • (Aké) • SoroCategories:- Heads of government of Côte d'Ivoire
- 1943 births
- Living people
- Government ministers of Côte d'Ivoire
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- West African politician stubs
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