Background
AVICE, Edwige was born on April 13, 1945 in Nevers, Nièvre, France. Daughter of Edmond Bertram and Hélène Bertram (née Guyot).
AVICE, Edwige was born on April 13, 1945 in Nevers, Nièvre, France. Daughter of Edmond Bertram and Hélène Bertram (née Guyot).
Pothier High School, Orléans. University of Paris, Sorbonne, first degree in literature. Faculty of Law, Paris, first degree in public law.
Institute of Political Studies, Paris, diploma. Institute of International Trade, diploma.
Member of National Committee for Improvement of Accommodation, 1970. Employed in international sector of Crédit Lyonnais, 1970-1973. Employed in office of Managing Director of Paris Hospitals, 1972-1973.
Member of Executive Office, 1977. Member of National Secretariat of Socialist Party, since 1987. National Delegate of Socialist Party, responsible for National Service.
Deputy for Paris, 14th arrondissement, 1978, re-elected 1981, gave up seat to Roger Rouquette. Minister of State to Minister for Leisure, responsible for Youth and Sport, 1981-1983. Minister of State for Leisure, Youth and Sport, 1983-1984.
Councillor for Paris, since 1983;Secretary of State to Minister of Defence, 1984-1986. Deputy for Paris, 1986-1988. Deputy for Isère, 5th constituency, 1988, gave up seat to Jean-François Delahais.
Minister of State. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 1988. Former Minister for Co-operation and Development.
Parti Socialiste (P.S.) since 1972, member. National Assembly 1978-1981, 1986-1988.