Background
He was born in Antsiranana, Madagascar.
He was born in Antsiranana, Madagascar.
He has been serving as the Minister for Economy and Strategic Planning since April 2014, under Prime Minister Roger Kolo. He is a graduate in Administration and Public Management from New Sorbonne University and École nationale de la France d"outre-mer of Paris,
Herilanto Raveloharison has held important positions in Madagascar. He was the Minister for Environment and Forests under the Albert Camille Vital government during the transition period led by Andry Nirina Rajoelina.
In 2012, he was appointed as the president of Comité pour la Sauvegarde de l"Integrité (Integrity Safeguarding Committee).
After Hery Rajaonarimampianina"s election as President of Republic, Major General Raveloharison was one among the 31 ministers of Roger Kolo"s government for the fourth Republic. He has been serving as the Minister for Economy and Strategic Planning since 2014.
In September 2014, constant power-cuts afflicted the country. Fihenena Richard, Minister for Energy at that time, was dismissed.
General Raveloharison was appointed to serve as an acting Minister for Energy.
In December 2014, he was promoted to Lieutenant General for his effort in drafting the National Development Plan in less than six months as planned. On January 25, 2015, he was retained in office as the Minister for Economy and Strategic Planning in the government of new Prime Minister Jean Ravelonarivo.