Charles Chuka
Charles Chuka | |
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| Born | June 24, 1953 |
| Died | August 26, 2021 (aged 68) |
| Occupation(s) | Economist, Banker |
| Known for | Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi (2012–2017) |
Charles Chuka (24 June 1953 – 26 August 2021) was the governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi from April 2012 until April 2017. During his tenure, he introduced crucial reforms that facilitated foreign exchange inflows into Malawi's economy, including a notable devaluation of the national currency.
Chuka earned a Bachelor of Social Science degree in Economics and Sociology from the University of Malawi, followed by a Master of Philosophy in monetary economics at the University of Glasgow. His professional journey commenced in 1979 at the Reserve Bank of Malawi, where he worked in the Economic Services department.
Between 2003 and 2009, Chuka acted as a Senior Advisor to the Executive Director at the World Bank Group headquarters located in Washington, DC. Subsequently, from 2010 to 2012, he held the position of CEO at Malawi Telecommunications Ltd., the country's principal telecommunications company.
He died on 26 August 2021 at the age of 68.