Talk:Karim Wade

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Studies

A "Maîtrise de gestion" is not equivalent to a master degree. It is taking 4 years of post secondary studies therefore we can consider it as equivalent of a Bachelor degree. "DESS" in France is the old name for a type of Master Degree. Thus, I changed Master by Bachelor and DESS by Master. --Lawren00 (talk) 01:33, 18 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Neutrality

This article was originally written by Karim Wade (talk · contribs), indicating that it is an autobiography, in violation of WP:AUTO. I have provided a translation from French to English, not to endorse the article, but to allow an easier assessment of its value. WikiDan61^ChatMe!_ReadMe!! 15:25, 13 November 2008 (UTC) karim wade never had a degree and less a master at the university of sorbonne.and he attended that university virtualy during 2 years so how can he have a DESS in finance.this is just lies and wikipedia is contributing in an elecion of a false man...a bon entendeur salut —Preceding unsigned comment added by 87.229.9.215 (talk) 08:49, 26 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Translation

This article was originally posted in French. The original text is included below for reference. WikiDan61^ChatMe!_ReadMe!! 15:25, 13 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Original

Né le 1er septembre 1968 à Paris, de mère française et de père sénégalais, Me '''Abdoulaye Wade''' [(Actuel Président de la République du Sénégal)]:, Karim Meïssa Wade fait ses études primaires à l’Ecole Franco-Sénégalaise de Dakar, au '''Cours Sainte Marie de Hann''' de la même ville et achève son cycle secondaire à l’Ecole Saint Martin de France où il a obtient son Baccalauréat.

Il entreprend ses études supérieures à [l’Université de Paris 1 Sorbonne]:, où il obtient une maîtrise en Sciences de Gestion (MSG), suivi d’un DESS en Ingénierie Financière.

Il a travaillé pendant une dizaine d’années dans le département «Corporate Finance» de la Banque d’Affaires «'''UBS Warburg'''» à Londres en qualité de Directeur Associé où il a eu à conduire différentes opérations de privatisation, de conseils aux gouvernements, de restructuration d’entreprises et de financement structuré principalement dans le secteur minier et pétrolier.

En 2000, il participe activement à la campagne présidentielle aux côtés de son père Me '''Abdoulaye Wade''' (candidat de l’opposition). Election qui consacre son accession à la Magistrature Suprême du Sénégal.

En 2002, '''Karim Wade''' abandonne une carrière très prometteuse de banquier pour mettre son expertise au service de son pays. Il est nommé Conseiller Personnel du Président de la République, en charge de la mise en œuvre des grands projets et dossiers de restructuration d’entreprises, parmi lesquels on cite le projet du Nouvel Aéroport International de Diass, la restructuration des Industries Chimiques du Sénégal (ICS), la mise en place de la zone économique spéciale intégrée de Dakar (DISEZ). Cet ambitieux projet va faire du Sénégal une plateforme commerciale et industrielle pour la sous-région et l’'''Afrique'''.

En juin 2004, il est nommé Président de '''l’Agence Nationale de l’Organisation de la Conférence Islamique (ANOCI'''). A la tête d’une équipe d’une centaine de collaborateurs, il a pour mission de préparer et d’organiser le 11e Sommet Islamique, en mobilisant les financements nécessaires à sa réussite.

Avec son équipe, il réussit à transformer radicalement la capitale sénégalaise par la réalisation d’infrastructures routières modernes, la reconstruction de la Corniche Ouest, l’édification d’ouvrages tels que le Tunnel de Soumbédioune, les échangeurs de la VDN (Voie de Dégagement Nord).

Il est également arrivé à attirer les investisseurs privés pour la réalisation d’infrastructures hôtelières haut de gamme opérées par des chaînes internationales prestigieuses.

Le 26 août 2008, il est reçu à l’Elysée par le '''Président de la République Française, Nicolas Sarkozy''' pour discuter du projet d’installation d’une centrale civile nucléaire au Sénégal. Celle-ci permettra de régler définitivement le problème de production et de fourniture d’électricité auquel est confronté le pays depuis plusieurs années.

Sa philosophie : parler peu, bien agir. D’où la mise sur pied de son mouvement la «'''Génération du concret'''» qui suscite un engouement sans précédent de la part des jeunes, des femmes et des personnes du 3e âge et draine beaucoup de sympathisants à travers le Sénégal et à l’extérieur.

Bien que cultivant l’art de la discrétion, il œuvre dans le social en apportant son appui aux couches les plus défavorisées, notamment dans la banlieue de Dakar où diverses actions sociales sont régulièrement menées. Il est en train de mettre sur pied une fondation qui aura pour mission de permettre aux populations les plus démunies d’avoir accès aux droits à la santé, au logement et à l’emploi.

I've now removed the personal attacks. Lectonar (talk) 07:56, 8 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I'm loath to translate the above, as it is a ad personam rant/hate against the subject of the article; suffice to say that, as we have sources, the comment may be disregarded. Lectonar (talk) 12:29, 6 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
- Ok, thanks! At least now the subject is clear despite it not having been translated. -Yupik (talk) 13:15, 6 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

yeah lots of peacock there, but also a few details I don't remember seeming before, which possibly are useful if they can be verified Elinruby (talk) 10:51, 20 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

needs an update to reflect prison sentence and Panama papers

notable whether you agree with them or not Elinruby (talk) 01:54, 1 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

His prison sentence is already discussed: "A year later, Karim Wade was charged with corruption and is imprisoned since 17 April 2013 at Rebeuss.[13] He was sentenced to six years imprisonment on 23 March 2015, two days after the Senegalese Democratic Party designated him as its candidate for the next presidential election.[14] He was also ordered to pay an enormous fine. Wade appealed to the Supreme Court, but the court ruled against him on 20 August 2015.[15]" Everyking (talk) 03:45, 1 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

ok - a year later than what? how much was the fine? what was the basis of the appeal? The asset seizures are not mentioned. Several writers seem to think these were excessive and punitive. I am sure there is another side to that, but ten billion franks is notable no matter what the currency is. Also there was new evidence in the Panama Papers, yanno Elinruby (talk) 10:41, 20 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]