Zeine Zeidane
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Role and responsibilities
- Director of the African Department at the IMF.
- Oversees the IMF’s operations and engagement with 45 countries across sub-Saharan Africa.
- Works closely with the region’s leaders to strengthen macroeconomic policies and support Africa in reaching its full potential.
Career at the IMF
- Assumed his current role in 2026.
- Joined the IMF in 2012.
- Held senior IMF positions including:
- Deputy Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department and the African Department.
- Assistant Director in the Strategy, Policy, and Review Department.
- Mission Chief for the United Arab Emirates and Algeria.
- Brings more than two decades of experience in macroeconomic policymaking and international economic cooperation.
Prior national and international roles
- Served as Prime Minister of Mauritania in 2007‑08.
- Held senior roles in Mauritania including Governor of the Central Bank and Economic Advisor to the President.
- Worked with the World Bank and in the banking sector.
Education
- PhD in Applied Mathematics.
- Post- Graduate Degree in Macroeconomics from University of Nice, France.
Key dates and figures
- Oversees engagement with 45 countries.
- Joined the IMF in 2012.
- Served as Mauritania’s Prime Minister in 2007‑08.
- Assumed current role in 2026.
- Biography last updated: May 4, 2026.
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