Christian Ntsay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Christian Ntsay
|
|
---|---|
![]() Ntsay in 2020
|
|
28th Prime Minister of Madagascar | |
Assumed office 4 June 2018 |
|
President |
See list
Hery Rajaonarimampianina
Rivo Rakotovao (acting) Andry Rajoelina Himself (acting) Richard Ravalomanana (acting) Andry Rajoelina |
Preceded by | Olivier Mahafaly Solonandrasana |
Acting President of Madagascar | |
In office 9 September 2023 – 27 October 2023 |
|
Prime Minister | Himself |
Preceded by | Andry Rajoelina |
Succeeded by | Richard Ravalomanana (acting) |
Personal details | |
Born |
Christian Louis Ntsay
27 March 1961 Diégo-Suarez, Madagascar |
Political party | Independent |
Children | 2 |
Christian Louis Ntsay (born 27 March 1961) is a politician from Madagascar. He has been the 28th Prime Minister of Madagascar since 2018. He also served as the acting President for a short time in 2023. Before becoming Prime Minister, he was the Minister of Tourism from 2002 to 2003. He also represented Madagascar at the International Labour Organization from 2008 to 2018.
Contents
Early Life and Education
Christian Louis Ntsay was born in Diégo-Suarez, Madagascar, on 27 March 1961. He went to the University of Antananarivo from 1982 to 1985. There, he earned a degree in economics. Later, from 1985 to 1986, he studied in Paris, France. He received an advanced degree in business management and leadership techniques.
Political Career
Christian Ntsay has held several important roles throughout his career.
Early Roles
Ntsay helped start Radio Fréquence Plus Madagascar. He was its first president from 1992 to 2001. From 1993 to 1997, he was the general manager of SOLIMA, an oil company in Madagascar.
International Work
From 1998 to 2007, Ntsay worked as a consultant for several big international groups. These included the World Bank, the European Union, and the United Nations Development Programme. He also served as Madagascar's representative to the International Labour Organization from 2008 until 2018.
Becoming Prime Minister
On 4 June 2018, the previous Prime Minister, Olivier Mahafaly Solonandrasana, stepped down. President Hery Rajaonarimampianina then chose Christian Ntsay to become the new Prime Minister.
Acting President Role
In 2023, Ntsay took on the role of acting president. He was in charge of a special government that aimed to unite the country. This happened before the presidential election that year.
Personal Life
Christian Ntsay has two children. He is able to speak three languages: Malagasy, English, and French.
See also
In Spanish: Christian Ntsay para niños