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Daniela Bobeva
Даниела Бобева
Deputy Prime Minister
In office
29 May 2013 – 6 August 2014
Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski
Personal details
Born (1958-09-08) 8 September 1958 (age 66)
Sofia, Bulgaria
Alma mater University of National and World Economy

Daniela Bobeva (born September 8, 1958) is an important Bulgarian economist and politician. She once served as a Deputy Prime Minister in Bulgaria. This means she was a high-ranking government official. She has also held many other key jobs, like being a minister and working at big banks.

Early Life and Education

Daniela Bobeva was born in Sofia, the capital city of Bulgaria. She studied economics at the University of National and World Economy. This university was once called the Karl Marx Higher Institute of Economics. In 1982, she earned her degree in political economics. Later, in 1990, she completed her doctorate in economic sciences.

Working in Government

After her studies, Daniela Bobeva started working in government. From 1991 to 1992, she worked in the Ministry of Welfare. There, she led the department that focused on jobs and the labor market. She also helped with economic programs at the Center for the Study of Democracy.

Important Government Roles

Daniela Bobeva held several important roles in the Bulgarian government.

  • From 1994 to 1995, she was part of the Committee on Foreign Investment. This group helped decide where money from other countries could be invested in Bulgaria.
  • Then, from 1995 to 1996, she became the head of the Foreign Investment Agency.
  • She also worked at the Bulgarian National Bank, which is Bulgaria's central bank. She led the international cooperation board there.

Minister of Trade

In 1997, Daniela Bobeva became the Minister of Trade and Economic Cooperation. This was a very important job, as she was in charge of Bulgaria's trade with other countries. She worked to improve economic ties and cooperation.

Work in Banking

After her time as a minister, Daniela Bobeva moved into the banking world.

  • In 1998, she joined the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank. This bank helps fund economic projects in countries around the Black Sea.
  • She worked her way up to become the Vice President of this important organization.
  • From 2003 to 2013, she also led the international division of the Bulgarian Central Bank.

Deputy Prime Minister

In May 2013, Daniela Bobeva was appointed as a Deputy Prime Minister. In this role, she was responsible for economic policies. She also oversaw foreign investment and made sure that government services for businesses and citizens ran smoothly.

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