Africa-Press – Angola. The Minister of Finance, Vera Daves de Sousa, was distinguished, Thursday, in Washington DC, United States of America, with the prize for leadership and knowledge, by FIN Banking.
The distinction, held on the sidelines of the FIN Banking Forum on Emerging Markets, is a recognition of Vera Daves’ influence, impact and leadership in the financial sector.
The finance minister was also a speaker and guest of honor at the FIN Banking Forum, held on the sidelines of the annual meetings of the Bratten Woods institutions.
The act of distinction was attended by the Angolan ambassador to the United States of America, Joaquim do Espírito Santo, who, on behalf of the President of the Republic, João Lourenço, and the Angolan people, thanked the tribute paid to Minister Vera Daves, who considered to be an exceptional picture of Angola.
The diplomat also underlined that the country has taken important steps under the leadership of President João Lourenço to transform and diversify the economy and increase global investment.
“We have drastically improved Angola’s debt-to-GDP ratio. We have increased international reserves for the first time in six years. Major international rating agencies have raised our credit ratings. Our external debt has been massively reduced, which makes the interest of the international community in investing in Angola”, highlighted Joaquim do Espírito Santo.
Representatives of the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, Inter-American Development Bank, AfDB, finance ministers, central bank governors and representatives of financial institutions participated in the forum.
The meeting also served for the discussion of several subjects, highlighting topics such as global inflation, external imbalances, balance of payments and trade reconciliations, financial inclusion, capitalization and credit for off-shore projects.
FIN – Foreign Investment Network Limited represents a pool of more than five thousand investors who, last year, held an event in Dubai that raised US$2 billion for the African continent.
Recognition in Africa
In May of this year, Vera Daves de Sousa was distinguished, in Accra, Ghana, with the title of “Minister of Finance of the Year”, by the African Banker Awards, an annual event of reference for the continent’s banking and finance, which took place on the sidelines of the annual meetings of the African Development Bank (ADB).
Organized by African Banker magazine and IC Events, in cooperation with Business in Africa Events, the “African Banker Awards” is an initiative that aims to celebrate excellence and best practices in African banking, recognizing the personalities and banks that drive the sector. rapidly changing financial situation in Africa.
The recognition, according to those responsible for the African Banker magazine and the organizers of the African Banker Awards, was based on criteria such as the work that the Minister of Finance has been developing towards the sustainability of public finances, as well as her ability to face economic problems. most challenging global challenges in the current context.
Also highlighted for this recognition were aspects such as the “courageous reformist agenda for the renewal of confidence in the Angolan economy and the mobilization of resources for the transformation of infrastructure”, highlighted the organization.
On the occasion, Vera Daves, in a message sent to the organization of the event, thanked the recognition that she considered extended to the “open, visionary and courageous leadership” of President João Lourenço and the entire economic team of the Government, as well as the entire team of the Ministry of Finance.
It should be noted that it was not the first time that the prize was awarded to an Angolan Minister of Finance. In 2014, the then minister Armando Manuel won, in the same category.
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