Ridha Grira
Encyclopedia
Ridha Grira , is a Tunisian politician
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from lycée de garçons in Sousse, in June 1974. He then attended Lycée Louis-le-Grand
, followed by École centrale Paris
where he received a MPhil in Chemical Engineering in 1974. He concurrently studied Law, Economics and Management at the University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne, Institut d'Études Politiques de Paris
and Ecole Nationale d'Administration
where he later gratuated with honors.
during the revolution of 2011, Ridha Grira was reappointed by Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi
to his position within the « national unity gouvernment » formed by Mohamed Ghannouchi. This government was strongly opposed by the people due to its composition of prominent figures of the former regime and the Constitutional Democratic Rally
.At that time M.Grira was the president of the Manar II (Tunis) unit a position he held since 1994.
As a result the of the pressure from the protesters M. Grira resigned from Constitutional Democratic Rally
party in January 20. Despite the continuous efforts by the new government, the protesters continued to voice their displease with its current members. As a result M. Grira resigned from the government in January 27, 2011.
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
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Academic background
Grira obtained his baccalaureateTunisian Baccalaureate
-General Presentation:Tunisian Baccalaureate was founded by the beginning of the Tunisian French war just in 1891.Educators followed when editing its structure, the French One known as Baccalauréat....
from lycée de garçons in Sousse, in June 1974. He then attended Lycée Louis-le-Grand
Lycée Louis-le-Grand
The Lycée Louis-le-Grand is a public secondary school located in Paris, widely regarded as one of the most rigorous in France. Formerly known as the Collège de Clermont, it was named in king Louis XIV of France's honor after he visited the school and offered his patronage.It offers both a...
, followed by École centrale Paris
École Centrale Paris
École Centrale Paris is a French university-level institution in the field of engineering. It is also known by its original name École centrale des arts et manufactures, or ECP. Founded in 1829, it is one of the oldest and most prestigious engineering schools in France and has the special status...
where he received a MPhil in Chemical Engineering in 1974. He concurrently studied Law, Economics and Management at the University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne, Institut d'Études Politiques de Paris
Institut d'Études Politiques de Paris
The Institut d'études politiques de Paris , simply referred to as Sciences Po , is a public research and higher education institution in Paris, France, specialised in the social sciences. It has the status of grand établissement, which allows its admissions process to be highly selective...
and Ecole Nationale d'Administration
École nationale d'administration
The École Nationale d'Administration , one of the most prestigious of French graduate schools , was created in 1945 by Charles de Gaulle to democratise access to the senior civil service. It is now entrusted with the selection and initial training of senior French officials...
where he later gratuated with honors.
Political Carrier
During his political carrier, M. Grira held several senior administrative positions at the Prime Ministry of Tunisia. In 1991, he was appointed CEO of the Banque Tuniso-Libyenne. He took on the role of General Secretary of the Government. In January 16, 1992, he was assigned the position of General Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ministry. In April 22, 1999, he was chosen as Minister of State Properties and Land Affairs. On the 14th of January 2010, he became the Minister of National Defense.Post-revolution
After the ousting of the Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben AliZine El Abidine Ben Ali
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali is a Tunisian political figure who was the second President of Tunisia from 1987 to 2011. Ben Ali was appointed Prime Minister in October 1987, and he assumed the Presidency on 7 November 1987 in a bloodless coup d'état that ousted President Habib Bourguiba, who was...
during the revolution of 2011, Ridha Grira was reappointed by Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi
Mohamed Ghannouchi
Mohamed Ghannouchi was the Prime Minister of Tunisia and was self-proclaimed acting President of the country for a few hours starting 14 January 2011, under Article 56 of the Constitution of Tunisia...
to his position within the « national unity gouvernment » formed by Mohamed Ghannouchi. This government was strongly opposed by the people due to its composition of prominent figures of the former regime and the Constitutional Democratic Rally
Constitutional Democratic Rally
The Constitutional Democratic Rally , also referred to by its French acronym RCD, formerly called Neo Destour then Socialist Destourian Party, was the governing party in Tunisia. The party was suspended by the minister of interior on February 6th awaiting a decision on its dissolution by judicial...
.At that time M.Grira was the president of the Manar II (Tunis) unit a position he held since 1994.
As a result the of the pressure from the protesters M. Grira resigned from Constitutional Democratic Rally
Constitutional Democratic Rally
The Constitutional Democratic Rally , also referred to by its French acronym RCD, formerly called Neo Destour then Socialist Destourian Party, was the governing party in Tunisia. The party was suspended by the minister of interior on February 6th awaiting a decision on its dissolution by judicial...
party in January 20. Despite the continuous efforts by the new government, the protesters continued to voice their displease with its current members. As a result M. Grira resigned from the government in January 27, 2011.
Awards and honors
- Grand Cordon of the Order of the Republic
- Grand Cordon of the Order of 7 November