VICE MINISTER OF PLAN BIOGRAPHIC SHEET

UNCLAS KINSHASA 001139 SIPDIS INR/AA FOR JOHN BERNTSEN E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: ECON PGOV PINR CG SUBJECT: VICE MINISTER OF PLAN BIOGRAPHIC SHEET ¶1. The following is biographic data for DRC Vice Minister of Plan Raymond N'T. Tshibanda. ¶2. Names (Last, First M.I.): Tshibanda, Raymond N'T. ¶3. Date and Place of Birth: Nov 20, 1950 in Lomela, Kasai Oriental ¶4. Civil Status: Married, Five (5) children. All reside in the USA in Los Angeles, Atlanta and Pittsburgh. ¶5. Education: --1956-1965: Primary education in Lomela and Kinshasa --1965-1971: Secondary education in Kinshasa --1971-1972: University of Kinshasa, Economics --1972-1976: University of Lubumbashi, Public Administration and Political Science --1981-1984: University of Pittsburgh, PhD Candidate in Public and International Affairs ¶6. Other Training: --1978: USAID/Yamoussoukro, Techniques in Project Evaluation --1984: USAID/Washington DC, Training in Development Planning and Management --1990: UNHCR/Nairobi, Techniques in Prevention and Management of Emergency Situations --1991: UNHCR/Harare, Techniques in Prevention and Management of Emergency Situations ¶7. Professional Experience: --1976-1977: Zairian Commercial Bank (now Commerce and Development Bank of Congo - BCDC),Commercial and Operations Desk Chief --1976-1979: University of Kinshasa, research Assistant Ministry of Plan, Deputy Director of Counterpart Funds --1981-1984: University of Pittsburgh, Graduate Assistant at the School of International and Public Affairs --1985-1988: USAID/Djibouti, Chief of Multidisciplinary Projects Team --1991-1992: GDRC Cabinet of the Prime Minister, Chief of Staff President of Liberal Christian Democratic Party (Parti Liberale Democrate Chretienne) --1994-1996: Member of Transitional Parliament --1996-1997: Minister of Tourism and Environment --1997-2001: Vice President of Coalition of Opposition Parties (Collectif de l'Opposition Democratique Pluriel - CODEP) Took part in Inter-Congolese Dialogue --2003-Pres: Vice Minister of Plan ¶8. Political Orientation within DRC: Though from the political opposition, he appears to be well respected by all groups as a capable technocrat. He seems to communicate well with Minister of Plan Alexis Thambwe (MLC). ¶9. Opinion of USG: Appears to have no bias toward the United States or USG. He has stressed the importance of improving communication between the GDRC and investors and in improving the investment climate. He appears to have a more market oriented view of business and economics. HOOKS