Diogo, Luisa (1958–)

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Diogo, Luisa (1958–)

Mozambique politician. Born April 11, 1958, in Mozambique; received MA in finance economics through a correspondence course with University of London, 1992.

Joined the Ministry of Planning and Finance (1980), when Mozambique was in serious economic trouble; served as National Budget Director (1989–92), then World Bank Programme Officer in Mozambique (1993–94); became deputy finance minister (1994); then served as finance minister (1999–2004) and successfully pushed for economic change; became her nation's 1st female prime minister, while retaining her post as finance minister (Feb 17, 2004).

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