Ahmed Abdulrahman Ali Al-Samawi (born 1946) is a Yemeni economist and banker. He was the Governor of the Central Bank of Yemen for thirteen years from May 1997 to April 2010. He was the first to prepare a scientific budget for the Republic of Yemen in 1972. He is currently a member of the 'Consultative' Shura Council of Yemen.
Education
- (1976) Diploma for Advance Studies in Economics and Social Studies, The University of Manchester, U.K.
- (1969 - 1970) Diploma in Comprehensive Development, Kuwait Institute for Economic and Social Planning, Kuwait.
- (1964 - 1968) B.A. in economics, Alexandria University.
- (1960 - 1963) Secondary education, El Saidia Secondary school, Cairo, Egypt.
Career
- 2010âÂÂPresent â Member of the Yemeni Shura Council, Upper house of Yemen.
- 1997 - 2010 â Governor of the Central Bank of Yemen.
- 1991 - 1997 â Adviser, Presidential Council and Member of Supreme Elections Committee.
- 1985 - 1991 â Board directors, The Union of Arab and French Banks (UBAF), France.
- 1985 - 1990 â Chairman of the board of directors and CEO of Yemen Bank for Reconstruction & Development.
- 1983 - 1985 â Executive Director of Arab Monetary Fund (AMF), Abu Dhabi.
- 1980 - 1983 â Director of the Office of the Prime Minister of Yemen.
- 1978 - 1980 â Minister of Finance of North Yemen.
- 1977 - 1978 â Deputy Minister of Finance of Yemen.
- 1976 - 1977 â Chairman of the Technical Office of the Prime Minister.
- 1974 - 1976 â Deputy Minister of Finance of Yemen.
- 1972 - 1974 â Chairman of the Budget Central office.
- 1968 - 1972 â General Manager, Banking and Monetary Policy department, Ministry of Economy.
Publications
Books
- 2023 â The Letters
- 2021 â Al-Kaskul (Experiences- Journeys- Stories- Banks- Money- Conferences- Messages and Images)
- 2020 â Concepts and Terminology in Economics, Finance and Banking
- 2020 â Selections from My Life
- 2018 â Public Finance- the features of the financial history of Yemen and the preparation of the first budget in its history
- 2017 â Banks History & Features and Yemen's Experience in Monetary Policy and Banking Sector Reform
- 2016 â Currency and Yemeni Heritage from Pre-Islamic Times Till Modern Era
- 2014 â Off To The Wide Universe: Memories of an Expatriate Child
- 2014 â Between the West and the East (a trip to European cities and Mumbai, India)
- 2013 â Reflections on Life and the Universe.
- 2012 â Stages in my life and taking part in building modern Yemen.
- 2007 â Yemen's experiences of monetary policy and banking reform.
- 1969 â The Ideal Use of Loans: the Development Challenge in the Yemen Arab Republic.
- 1971 â 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
External links
- http://www.centralbank.gov.ye/news.aspx?keyid=63&pid=60&lang=1&cattype=2
- https://archive.today/20130105182812/http://www.yobserver.com/business-and-economy/10012882.html
- http://www.ifc.org/IFCExt/pressroom/IFCPressRoom.nsf/0/E8AC0F0757541A338525757B00592DEF?
- http://www.al-tagheer.com/news.php?id=14521
- http://archives.mees.com/issues/743/articles/29219
OpenDocument
- https://web.archive.org/web/20110531154203/http://www.amf.org.ae/content/governors