Gilbert Houngbo
Gilbert Houngbo | |
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| 11th Director-General of the International Labour Organization | |
| Assumed office 1 October 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Guy Ryder |
| 6th President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development | |
| In office 1 April 2017 – 8 July 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Kanayo F Nwanze |
| Succeeded by | Alvaro Lario |
| 10th Prime Minister of Togo | |
| In office 8 September 2008 – 23 July 2012 | |
| President | Faure Gnassingbé |
| Preceded by | Komlan Mally |
| Succeeded by | Kwesi Ahoomey-Zunu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 February 1961 Togo |
| Political party | Independent |
| Alma mater | University of Lomé University of Quebec, Trois-Rivières |
Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo (born 4 February 1961) is a Togolese politician and diplomat who was Prime Minister of Togo from September 2008 to July 2012. He has also held various positions within the United Nations System, including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the International Labour Office and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). In 2022 he was elected as the 11th Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO).