BASIC DATUM

Born on : 04.09.1931 in Cairo

University Studies

- Diploma of Institut d’Etudes Politiques, Paris (1952)

- Diploma of Statistics and Mathematics, Paris (1956)

- Ph D Economics, Paris (1957)

- Professor of Economics as of 1966

Professional Career

- Head, Research Dep, Organisation of Economic Development, Cairo (1957-1960)

- Advisor, Ministry of Planning, Bamako (1960-1963)

- Professor at IDEP, Universities of Poitiers, Dakar, Paris (1963-1970)

- Director, UN-IDEP, Dakar (1970-1980)

- Since 1980, Director, Third World Forum, Dakar

Since 1997 President of the World Forum for Alternatives

PUBLICATIONS

Samir Amin: Pioneer of the Rise of the South

The Return of Fascism in Contemporary Capitalism

Glory to the Lucid Courage of the Greek People, Facing the European Crisis

From Bandung (1955) to 2015 ; Old and new challenges for the States, the Nations and the Peoples of Asia, Africa and Latin America

The Implosion of Contemporary Capitalism

The Kurdish issue, then and now

ABOUT SAMIR AMIN

Samir Amin at 80: An Introduction and Tribute