Robert Beugré Mambé

Robert Beugré Mambé is an Ivorian civil engineer and politician who has been the Prime Minister of Ivory Coast since 2023. Prior to his tenure as prime minister he was the governor of the Autonomous District of Abidjan and president of the Independent Electoral Commission.

Early life and education Robert Beugré Mambé was born in Abiaté, Ivory Coast. He graduated from the National School of Public Works in 1976. He continued his education at the Center for Advanced Construction Studies in Paris, France, and the Central Bureau of Technical Studies in Abidjan.

Career Mambé's civil engineering career saw him involved in projects in Abidjan, Yopougon, Attécoubé, Gagnoa, and other areas of the Ivory Coast.

Mambé was the president of the Independent Electoral Commission from 2005 to 2010, but was removed after the 2010–2011 Ivorian crisis. He was appointed governor Autonomous District of Abidjan by President Alassane Ouattara on 4 May 2011. During his tenure as governor he launched the construction of 25,000 affordable housing units. He was a member of Democratic Party of Ivory Coast – African Democratic Rally before joining the Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace.

Ouattara appointed Mambé to succeed Patrick Achi as prime minister on 17 October 2023. Mambé's cabinet mostly consisted of the ministers from Achi's cabinet.

Personal life Emlyon Business School gave him an honorary degree. He is lay preacher in the United Methodist Church. The Order of Ivory Merit was given to him in 1988. He is married and is the father of four children.