Myriam Dossou-D'Almeida

Myriam Dossou de Souza-D'Almeida (born May 27, 1967, in Lomé) is a Togolese politician who has been the Minister of Grassroots Development, Youth, and Youth Employment since October 2020 in the Government of Victoire Tomegah Dogbé. She is specialized in insurance and reinsurance.

Biography Education Myriam Dossou D'Almeida began her studies at the Protestant College of Lomé and obtained her Baccalauréat in 1985 at Tokoin High School in Lomé. She started studying pharmacy at the University of Reims-Champagne-Ardenne but did not complete her degree. She then turned to insurance and joined the École nationale d'assurances (Paris), where she graduated with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 2005. She taught there from 2008 to 2014.

Insurance career Throughout her career, De Souza-D'Almeida worked for several insurance companies, including GTA-C2A IARD, the broker Marsh France and the New Inter-African Insurance Company. or 2013 to 2020. During these eight years, she implemented several projects, including universities for the elderly and extending health insurance to market women, students, and journalists. She was also accused of double spending.

Political career She succeeded Victoire Tomegah Dogbé as Minister of Grassroots Development and Youth when the latter became prime minister. She then left INAM and combating substance abuse. Her term has notably seen a significant increase in the creation of micro-enterprises among the youth.

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