Richard Randriamandrato

Richard Randriamandrato (7 March 1959 – 15 March 2026) was a Malagasy diplomat, economist and public servant with experience in international relations, finance and development. He has held significant positions in both the Malagasy government and international organisations, contributing to economic development, diplomacy and regional integration in Africa.

== Early life and education ==

Richard Randriamandrato pursued his higher education in international relations and political science. In 1983, he obtained a Diploma in Political Studies with a focus on International Relations from the Institut d'Études Politiques d'Aix-en-Provence in France. He earned a master's degree in international politics from the Université libre de Bruxelles in Belgium in 1992. Additionally, he completed an executive program in international finance at the Georgetown University School of Business in 1999.

== Career ==

=== Government roles ===

Randriamandrato has served in various high-ranking positions within the Malagasy government. He was the director of the Cabinet at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from December 2000 to January 2002, where he managed the minister's office, coordinated joint programs with...