BASIC DATUM

Born on :  04.09.1931 in Cairo

University Studies

-          Diploma of Institut d’Etudes Politiques, Paris (1952)

-          Diploma of Statistics and Mathematics, Paris (1956)

-          Ph D Economics, Paris (1957)

-          Professor of Economics as of 1966

Professional Career

-          Head, Research Dep, Organisation of Economic Development, Cairo (1957-1960)

-          Advisor, Ministry of  Planning, Bamako (1960-1963)

-          Professor at IDEP, Universities of Poitiers, Dakar, Paris (1963-1970)

-          Director, UN-IDEP, Dakar (1970-1980)

-          Since 1980, Director, Third World Forum, Dakar

Since 1997 President of the World Forum for Alternatives

 

PUBLICATIONS

Samir Amin: Pioneer of the Rise of the South

Biblography (main books only-in English and French)

 

ABOUT SAMIR AMIN

Samir Amin at 80: An Introduction and Tribute