Alexandré Barro Chambrier
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Alexandre Barro Chambrier (born 25 August 1958) is a Gabonese politician who is currently serving as the vice president of the government since May 2025.


Education

Mr. Alexandre Barro Chambrier holds an MA in economics and management science, post graduate studies in political science (DEA) from the University of Paris IX Dauphine (France), Ph.D. in economics (Institut d’Etudes Politique, Paris, France) and an
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in economics From 1988 to 1991.


Early life and political career

He held successively responsibilities as the economic adviser to the Ministry of Trade and Secretary of State for Culture and Francophone within the government of Gabon. From 1990 to 1994, he served as senior advisor to the prime minister of the Republic of Gabon. In charge of the Special Committee on the Economic and Financial Crisis of the Republic of Gabon. Between 1994 and 2002 he served as the alternate director and executive director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, representing 24 African countries. From September 2004 – December 2005 he was the deputy minister in charge of forestry, responsible for nature conservation, deputy minister in charge of economy, finances, budget and privatization (2006–2007), minister delegate to the minister of forest economy, water, fisheries and aquaculture, in charge of water and fisheries ( 2008–2009), minister delegate to the minister of development, public performance, prospective and statistics (2009). Since 14 January 2011 – February 2012, he served as the minister of mines, petroleum and hydrocarbons. He is currently a member of the national parliament (4th District of Libreville) and a member of the Pan African Parliament (Midrand South Africa). In July 2023, Barro Chambrier was declared as a candidate for the 2023 presidential election. On 17 January 2024, Alexandre Barro Chambrier was appointed deputy prime minister in the government of Raymond Ndong in charge of planning. On 5 May 2025, Barro Chambrier was appointed vice president of the government by president
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Publications

The Economy of Gabon: Analysis, adjustment and adaptation policies. From Hugues Alexandre Barro Chambrier.


References


External links


Opposition figure Alexandre Barro Chambrier succumbs to junta's overtures
Africa Intelligence, 16 February 2024 (requires free registration) {{DEFAULTSORT:Chambrier, Alexandre 1958 births Gabonese Democratic Party politicians Living people Members of the National Assembly of Gabon 21st-century Gabonese politicians Mining ministers of Gabon Oil ministers of Gabon