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Pascal Koupaki
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| Prime Minister of Benin | |
| In office 28 May 2011 – 11 August 2013 |
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| President | Thomas Boni Yayi |
| Preceded by | Adrien Houngbédji (1998) |
| Succeeded by | Lionel Zinsou (2015) |
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| Born | May 18, 1951 Cotonou, Dahomey (now Benin) |
| Political party | Cowry Forces for an Emerging Benin |
Pascal Irénée Koupaki was born on May 18, 1951. He is an important politician from Benin, a country in West Africa. He served as the Prime Minister of Benin from May 2011 to August 2013. A Prime Minister helps the President lead the country's government.
Before becoming Prime Minister, Koupaki worked in important financial roles. He was an official at the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He also served as the Director of the Cabinet for the Prime Minister from 1996 to 1998.
Under President Yayi Boni, Koupaki was the Minister of Finance from 2006 to 2007. After that, he became the Minister of State for Public Policy from 2007 to 2011. Since 2016, under President Patrice Talon, Koupaki has been the Secretary-General of the Presidency.
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Pascal Koupaki's Career Journey
Pascal Koupaki has had a long and important career in finance and government. He started working in Dakar at the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) in September 1979. The BCEAO is a bank that helps manage money for several West African countries. He held many high-level jobs there until December 1990.
Working with Leaders
In December 1990, Koupaki became the Deputy Director of the Cabinet for Alassane Ouattara. At that time, Ouattara was the Prime Minister of Côte d'Ivoire, another country in West Africa. This role meant he helped the Prime Minister with important daily tasks and decisions.
After Ouattara left his position, Koupaki joined the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in September 1994. The IMF is an international organization that helps countries with their money problems.
Serving Benin's Government
From April 1996 to May 1998, Koupaki returned to Benin. He served as the Director of the Cabinet for the Prime Minister of Benin, Adrien Houngbedji. This was a key role in helping the Prime Minister manage the government.
After Houngbedji resigned in May 1998, Koupaki went back to work at the BCEAO. He became the Director of the Research Department and later a Special Adviser to the Governor. He also directed the Department of Research and the Mint, which deals with making money.
Becoming a Minister and Prime Minister
When Yayi Boni became President of Benin, he appointed Pascal Koupaki as the Minister of Finance in April 2006. As Finance Minister, Koupaki was in charge of the country's money and economy.
A year later, on June 17, 2007, Koupaki was given a new role. He became the Minister of State for the Exploration, Development, and Evaluation of Public Policy. He held this important position until May 28, 2011. On that date, President Boni appointed him as the Prime Minister of Benin. Many people already saw him as a very influential figure, almost like a Prime Minister, even before he officially got the title.
Changes in Government
Pascal Koupaki was seen as a possible future leader for Benin. However, in 2012, there were discussions that his relationship with President Boni might have changed. On August 9, 2013, President Boni made a change and dismissed Koupaki and the rest of the government. When a new government was formed on August 11, the position of Prime Minister was not included. President Boni decided to manage the government's work himself.
Presidential Election and Current Role
In March 2016, Pascal Koupaki ran as a candidate in the 2016 Beninese presidential election. He did not win in the first round of voting. However, he then supported Patrice Talon for the second round. Talon won the election.
When Patrice Talon became President on April 6, 2016, he appointed Pascal Koupaki to a new important role. Koupaki became the Minister of State and Secretary-General of the Presidency. In this role, he continues to be a key advisor and helper to the President of Benin.
