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Seychellois economist

Caroline Abel
Caroline Abel in 2020
Governor of the Central Bank of Seychelles
Incumbent
Assumed office
14 March 2012 (2012-03-14)
PresidentJames Michel
Preceded byPierre Laporte
Personal details
BornCaroline Abel
1972 (age 51–52)
Anse Boileau, Mahé, Seychelles
Alma mater
ProfessionEconomist

Caroline Abel (born c. 1972) is a Seychellois economist. In 2012, she was appointed Governor of the Central Bank of Seychelles, becoming the first woman in Seychelles to hold the position.

Early life and education

Abel was born in Anse Boileau, Mahé, Seychelles, where she completed her basic and secondary education. She is a daughter of Antoine Abel, Seychelles' first playwright. She holds an undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Leeds and a Master's degree in monetary economics from the University of Glasgow respectively.

Career

Her career began in April 1994 when she was employed as a senior bank clerk at the Central Bank of Seychelles. She served in several capabilities in the Central Bank of Seychelles before being appointed Deputy Governor of the bank in July 2010. On 14 March 2012, Abel became the first woman to be appointed Governor of the Central Bank of Seychelles, succeeding Pierre Laporte.

Publications

  • Central Bank Independence in a Small Open Economy: The Case of Seychelles (2009)

Recognitions

During the 6th African Business Leadership Forum and Awards, Abel was awarded a special Commendation Award by Georgia Legislative Black Caucus. She was also presented with the African Female Public Servant of the Year Award by the African Leadership Magazine at the event.

References

  1. ^ Uranie, Sharon (6 August 2015). "Seychelles first female Central Bank governor honoured with two international awards". Seychelles News Agency. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
  2. ^ "Up Close … with Caroline Abel, Seychelles' first female Central Bank governor-'I value the trust put in my ability'". Seychelles Nation. 10 April 2012. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
  3. "'We are working to bring financial services closer to the people'". The World Folio. 26 May 2016. Archived from the original on 9 August 2016. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
  4. "Caroline Abel appointed Central Bank deputy governor". Seychelles e-New. 25 June 2010. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
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