Faustin Birindwa
Congolese politician (1943–1999)
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Faustin Birindwa (1943 – 29 April 1999) was a Congolese politician. A technocrat, he was a founding member of the UDPS party to and he was appointed Minister of Finance in the first government UDPS, led by Etienne Tshisekedi.
Faustin Birindwa | |
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| Prime Minister of Zaire | |
| In office 18 March 1993 – 14 January 1994 | |
| President | Mobutu Sese Seko |
| Preceded by | Étienne Tshisekedi |
| Succeeded by | Kengo Wa Dondo |
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| Born | 1940 |
| Died | 29 April 1999 (aged 58–59) |
| Party | Union for Democracy and Social Progress |
He became finance minister in August 1992. After Tshisekedi was dismissed by Mobutu Sese Seko, Birindwa became prime minister on 18 March 1993 as a member of the UDPS forces Forces Politiques du Conclave.
As prime minister, Birindwa attempted to deal with the economic crisis. He announced monetary reform and instituted a new currency in September 1993. Nonetheless, inflation by the end of the year was estimated at 90 percent. In 1994, after a decision by the Haut Conseil de la Republique/Parlement de Transition, Birindwa stepped down as prime minister. He was succeeded by Kengo Wa Dondo, whose election in June 1994 was controversial among the opposition.[1] Birindwa died on 29 April 1999 in Italy.[2]
