Ahmed Abdul Rahman Al-Samawi

Ahmed Abdul Rahman Al-Samawi (born 1946) is a Yemeni economist. He was the Governor of the Central Bank of Yemen for thirteen years. He is currently a member of the 'Consultative' Shura Council of the Republic of Yemen.

Ahmed Al-Samawi
Born1946
NationalityYemeni
OccupationMember of Yemeni Shura Council
Known forGovernor of the Central Bank of Yemen, Minister of Finance, Chairman & CEO of Yemen Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Executive Director of Arab Monetary Fund (AMF)

Education

  • (1976) Higher Studies Diploma, The University of Manchester, U.K.
  • (1969 - 1970) Higher Studies Diploma, Kuwait Institute for Economic and Social Planning, Kuwait.
  • (1968) B.A. in Economics, Alexandria University.
  • Secondary education, Cairo, Egypt.

Career

  • 2010–present – Member of the Yemeni Shura Council, Upper house of Yemen.
  • 1997 - 2010 – Governor of the Central Bank of Yemen.
  • 1991 - 1997 – Adviser, Presidential Council and member of Supreme Elections Committee.
  • 1985 - 1990 – Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO of Yemen Bank for Reconstruction & Development.
  • 1983 - 1985 – Executive Director of Arab Monetary Fund (AMF), Abu Dhabi.
  • 1980 - 1983 – Manager, The Office of the Prime Minister of Yemen.
  • 1978 - 1980 – Minister of Finance of Yemen.
  • 1977 - 1978 – Deputy Minister of Finance of Yemen.
  • 1976 - 1977 – Chairman of the Technical Office of the Prime Minister.
  • 1974 - 1976 – Deputy Minister of Finance of Yemen.
  • 1972 - 1974 – Chairman of the Budget Central office.
  • 1968 - 1972 – General Manager, Banking and Monetary Policy department, Ministry of Economy.

Publications

Books

  • 2020 – Concepts and Terminology in Economics, Finance and Banking
  • 2020 – Selections from My Life
  • 2018 – Public Finance- the features of the financial history of Yemen and the preparation of the first budget in its history
  • 2017 – Banks History & Features and Yemen's Experience in Monetary Policy and Banking Sector Reform
  • 2016 – Currency and Yemeni Heritage from Pre-Islamic Times Till Modern Era
  • 2014 – Off To The Wide Universe: Memories of an Expatriate Child
  • 2014 – Between the West and the East (a trip to European cities and Mumbai, India)
  • 2013 – Reflections on Life and the Universe.  
  • 2012 – Stages in my life and taking part in building modern Yemen. 
  • 2007 – Yemen's experiences of monetary policy and banking reform. 
  • 1969 – The Ideal Use of Loans: the Development Challenge in the Yemen Arab Republic. 
  • 1971 – External Loans and Grants for Economic and Social Development. 

Articles

  • In the Age of Giant Trading Blocs, the fate of Inter-Arab Trade, Althowra Daily.
  • Privatization : Selling the Public Sector to the Private Sector, Althowra Daily.

Publications in the field of travel writing

  • Journey to the Lost Paradise, Andalusia.
  • Journey to the City of two Continents, Istanbul.
  • Journey to the Paradise which Adam lost, Bali.

Other activities

  • Participated in several discussions of topics related to economics and Political Economy.
  • Participated in several Economic conferences in Yemen and around the world.

See also

References

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