Public figure
Kwesi Botchwey Silver
Ghanaian academic, lawyer and politician
Kwesi Botchwey is a Ghanaian academic, lawyer and politician. Born 1942 in Tamale. Associated with Harvard University, Tufts University.
At a glance
Silver- Born
- 1942-09-13, Tamale
- Died
- 2022-11-19
- Citizenship
- Ghana
- Occupations
- politician, university teacher, lawyer, economist, financial economist, minister
- Fields
- development aid
- Political party
- National Democratic Congress
- Also known as
- Prof. Kwesi Botchwey
Education and professional journey
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Education
- University of Ghana
- University of Michigan
- University of Michigan Law School
- Yale Law School
- Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School
Roles and positions
Silver- Minister for Finance and Economic Planning1982 to 1995
Personal journey
- Languages
- English, Twi
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