Monique Andréas Esoavelomandroso
Monique Andréas Esoavelomandroso (18 August 1945 – 17 March 2025) was a Malagasy politician.
Life and career
Esoavelomandroso was born in Fort-Dauphin (now
She served continuously as a minister in Malagasy governments between 1971 and 2004. Her posts included the ministries of rural animation, finance and economics, population (including managing women's and children's affairs between 1977 and 1993) and budget and decentralisation. President Marc Ravalomanana appointed her as his secretary of state for decentralisation and development of autonomous provinces in 2002. In 2004, she was appointed the general secretary of the Indian Ocean Commission,[2] in which role she served until 2008.
Esoavelomandroso was subsequently appointed for a six-year term as Ombudsman for the Republic of Madagascar, with responsibility for representing the interests of Malagasy citizens by investigating and addressing complaints of maladministration or violations of rights.[3] Her appointment was not without controversy, as her marriage to a leading opposition politician prompted concerns about her ability to perform as a neutral mediator.[4]
She also served as the President of the "Avoty ny Ankizy" (Save the Children) organisation and the Association of Women Treasury Inspectors.[1]
Esoavelomandroso was distinguished with the Grand Croix, 2nd class of the Malagasy Legion of Honor on 12 April 2021.[5]
Esoavelomandroso died on 17 March 2025, at the age of 79.[6]
References
- ^ a b "ONU Flash Madagascar Numero Special" (PDF). United Nations. 8 March 2012. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-8108-4636-4.
- ^ Maholy (20 November 2013). "La Médiature de la République présentée à Antsiranana". La Tribune de Diego (in French). Retrieved 23 October 2016.
- ^ "Pas de médiation politique". Madagascar Tribune (in French). 13 September 2008.
- ^ Legion of Honor
- ^ "Monique Andréas Esoavelomandroso s'éteint à 80 ans". 2424.mg. 17 March 2025. Retrieved 18 March 2025.