Background
May 31, 1925, at Mananjary, Madagascar.
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Justin MANAMBELONA
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He won a place at the University of Paris and graduated there as a doctor. Continuing his research, he was awarded a higher degree in biophysics.
Career
On his return to Madagascar he worked as head of the department of radio-isotopes and taught biophysics at the University of Madagascar. His ambition for advance was met in 1960 with special assignments for the party. In the new East-West relationships he was a key figure in expanding contacts. He also established his authority as secretary-general of the coordinating committee for scientific research.
Personality
A scientist, specialising in radio-isotope biology, brought into the cabinet to reorganise the educational system. With the responsibility for all state schools and the University of Madagascar he had the daunting task of replacing French With Malagasy as the national language and-reforming the entire academic curriculum.
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Madagascar
Career
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May, 1972