Sandra Ablamba Johnson
Sandra Ablamba Johnson | |
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 Johnson in 2023 | |
| Born | 22 April 1980 Lomé, Togo |
| Alma mater | University of Lomé Institute of the International Monetary Fund |
| Occupation(s) | economist and political figure |
| Employer | Presidency of the Republic of Togo |
| Honours | Order of Mono Gold Medal of the Universal League of Public Good |
Sandra Ablamba Ahoéfavi Johnson (born 22 April 1980) is a Togolese senior economist, civil servant and political figure. She has worked as Minister in charge of the Business Climate Unit (CAA) and as Secretary General of the Presidency of the Republic of Togo and is credited with Togo moving up 59 places in the Doing Business (DB) ranking over two years.
Biography
Johnson was born in 1980 in Lomé, Togo. Johnson studied a graduate diploma in economics (DESS) at the University of Lomé, graduating in 2007.[1][2] She achieved a diploma in financial programming and policy from the Institute of the International Monetary Fund in 2012.[3]
Later in 2012, Johnson joined the Presidency of the Republic of Togo in 2012 as a senior economist. As Minister in charge of the Business Climate Unit (CAA),[2][4][5] she is credited with introducing reforms to boost the country's economic attractiveness to investors, with Togo moving up 59 places in the Doing Business (DB) ranking over two years.[6]
Between 2013 and 2017 Johnson worked on the Strategy for Accelerated Growth and Promotion of Employment (SCAPE). Her economic reforms lead to Togo's eligibility in 2016 for the United States' Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).[2]
On 28 September 2020 Johnson was appointed by presidential decree as Secretary General of the Presidency.[7][8] She succeeded Patrick Têvi Benissan, who had died shortly before her appointment.[9]
Since February 2021, Johnson has also worked as the Governor of Togo at the World Bank.[10][11] She is a member of the thinktank A New Road on African Debt.[2]
In 2024, Johnson spoke an at event on gender equality in Washington D.C., United States.[12]
Honours
- Order of Mono (2018)[13]
- Special Prize for the development and promotion of private investment in Togo (2022)[14]
- Gold Medal of the Universal League of Public Good (2023)[15][16]
- Best African Woman of Prestige Award, awarded by Youth United for Development in Africa (JUDeVA) (2025)[17]
References
- ^ "Togo : Sandra Ablamba Johnson, l'experte ès réformes de Faure Gnassingbé". JeuneAfrique.com (in French). Archived from the original on 26 June 2025. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Sandra Ablamba Johnson, l'experte ès réformes de Faure Gnassingbé". Togo (in French). 19 May 2021. Archived from the original on 26 June 2025. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
- ^ "Sandra Ablamba Ahoéfavi Johnson, Ministre, Secrétaire Générale". Présidence de la République Togolaise (in French). Archived from the original on 6 April 2025. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
- ^ "Sandra Ablamba Johnson, Ministre déléguée conseillère du Président en charge du Climat des Affaires". Batir le Togo (in French). 3 February 2020. Archived from the original on 26 June 2025. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
- ^ "Sandra Ablamba JOHNSON : Comprendre le miracle togolais sur les réformes réalisées en 2019 [Avis d'expert]*". Digital Business Africa (in French). 4 November 2019. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ^ "Sandra Ablamba JOHNSON". Togo First. 4 November 2020. Archived from the original on 26 June 2025. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
- ^ Dossavi, Ayi Renaud. "Sandra Ablamba Johnson appointed secretary-general of the Togolese presidency". Togo First. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
- ^ Africa Yearbook Volume 17: Politics, Economy and Society South of the Sahara in 2020. BRILL. 15 November 2021. p. 193. ISBN 978-90-04-50318-2.
- ^ "La présidence du Togo en deuil ; le Secrétaire général Patrick Têvi Bénissan est mort". L-FRII (in French). 2 September 2020. Archived from the original on 26 June 2025. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
- ^ "Sandra ablamba JOHNSON". Site officiel du Togo, République Togolaise (in French). Archived from the original on 18 March 2023. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
- ^ Edoh, Esaïe (13 October 2023). "Togo: Sandra Johnson in Morocco for World Bank-IMF annual meetings". Togo First. Archived from the original on 26 June 2025. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
- ^ "Egalité des sexes : à Washington, Sandra Johnson souligne l'engagement du Togo". Site officiel du Togo, République Togolaise (in French). Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ^ Journal officiel de la République togolaise, 6 June 2018.
- ^ Edoh, Esaïe (29 December 2022). "Sandra Johnson receives two awards for her efforts in improving governance in Togo". Togo First. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ Bruce, Octave A. (2 March 2023). "Togo: Sandra Johnson gets a new award for her public and institutional actions". Togo First. Archived from the original on 26 June 2025. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
- ^ "Togo : Dr Sandra Ablamba Johnson décroche la plus haute distinction de la Ligue universelle pour le bien public". Savoir (in French). 2 March 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ^ "Sandra Ablamba Johnson, Femme Africaine de Prestige". Togo Breaking News (in French). 1 April 2025. Archived from the original on 26 June 2025. Retrieved 26 June 2025.