M. Tavira da Silva Olouimo Diai

In brief

An economist by training, specialising in monetary, financial and development issues, holding a Master's degree in Economics (University of Évora) and an Honours degree in Monetary and Financial Economics (University of Johannesburg). A PhD candidate in Development, Society and Territory at the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro and a researcher at the Centre for Transdisciplinary Development Studies (CETRAD), the Commissioner has field experience in Angola and in several countries of Southern Africa, West Africa and Europe. Fluent in Portuguese, English, Spanish and French (C2 level).