Background
Gaspar-Martins, Ismael was born on January 12, 1940 in Luanda, Angola. Son of Sebastao and Antonia (Brandao) Gaspar-M.
Diplomat minister business executive
Gaspar-Martins, Ismael was born on January 12, 1940 in Luanda, Angola. Son of Sebastao and Antonia (Brandao) Gaspar-M.
Bachelor in Economic, Lycoming College, Pennsylvania. Completed post-graduate studies in Economic, University Mannheim, Germany, 1969. Attended, receiving a diploma in economic development, Oxford University, 1969—1971.
Research officer on agricultural development policies in Africa United Nations Research Institute for Social Development, Geneva, 1971—1972. Served with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development), 1972—1975. External and economic affairs adviser President of Angola., 1975.
Governor Central Bank of Angola, 1976—1977. Minister finance Governor of Angola, 1977—1982, minister external commerce, 1982—1987. Executive director African Development Bank, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, 1989—1995.
Founding member and co-president Angola-South Africa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, since 1996. Managing director Gaspar Martins and Associates International Business Consultant. Served on Southern African Development Community Task Force, World Economic Forum Summit, 1996—2000.
Permanent representative-Governor of Angola United Nations, New York, since 2001. Economic consultant Minister Extension Affairs, Luanda, 1987-1989. Executive director American Development Bank, Abidjan, Ivory Coast, 1989-1995.
Managing director Jaspar-Marthias & Associates, Johannesburg, since 1995.
Delaware Popular Assembly, 1980-1987, head delegate Southern Africa Development Community, 1980-1987. Member Rotary, World Economic Forum (task force since 1997), Angola-South Africa Chamber of Commerce Industry (co-chairman since 1998).
Married Luzia de Jesus, September 27, 1968. Children: Henda, Giza, Ulanga, Luziela.