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Kouassi Bernard, an Ivorian economist, has a doctorate in international business administration from the University of Michigan. In addition, he has degrees from Abidjan University (Economics), and the University of Cincinnati (MBA). His background reflects a variety of interests. After working in a bank, he took up positions with Texaco and Shell in Abidjan. Sensing the need for further education, he studied by night while working by day. Since 1979,Dr. Kouassi has been Associate Research Scientist at CIRES, the Ivorian Centre for Economic and Social Research. He has researched the role of multinational corporations and the promotion of indigenous private enterprise. He has published on food marketing and he has advised on food policies. Back in 1983, he was concerned for the dangers inherent in the over-production of cocoa.
Consistent with his view that women are the backbone of West African food production, Dr. Kouassi was Technical Advisor to the Ivorian Minister for Women's Advancement(1988-1991). In this position, he was involved in the management of a research and training project jointly financed by UNFPA and USAID. He had close contact with many other donor agencies, including the World Bank.
Between 1985 and 1995, he worked fort he Pan African Institute for Development, first as Financial and Administrative Coordinator (1985-1988) and then as Secretary General (1994-1995). At the institute, he led fund raising efforts and re-vitalised collaboration with African governments and international development agencies.
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