Reneta Indzhova
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Reneta Ivanova Indzhova is Bulgarian politician
and manager. Between October 1994 and January 1995 she served as Prime Minister of Bulgaria, the first woman in Bulgaria and still the only one to date to hold this office.
. An economist and head of Bulgaria's Privatization
Agency (1992–1994), Indzhova was selected by President Zhelev
to head a caretaker government
after the collapse of Lyuben Berov
's cabinet. During her brief time in office, she succeeded in leading wise economic policies and gained some popularity for her efforts to combat organized crime.
In 1995 Indzhova ran for Mayor of Sofia as an independent, finishing third. In 2001 she took part in the presidential elections but failed to garner significant support.
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
and manager. Between October 1994 and January 1995 she served as Prime Minister of Bulgaria, the first woman in Bulgaria and still the only one to date to hold this office.
Biography
Reneta Indzhova is born 6 July 1953 in Nova ZagoraNova Zagora
Nova Zagora is a town located in the southeastern plains of Bulgaria in Sliven Province. It is the administrative centre of Nova Zagora Municipality. As of December 2009, the town has a population of 23,625 inhabitants , while the entire municipality has a population of 45,111. The first traces...
. An economist and head of Bulgaria's Privatization
Privatization
Privatization is the incidence or process of transferring ownership of a business, enterprise, agency or public service from the public sector to the private sector or to private non-profit organizations...
Agency (1992–1994), Indzhova was selected by President Zhelev
Zhelyu Zhelev
Zhelyu Mitev Zhelev is a Bulgarian politician and former dissident who was the first democratically elected President of Bulgaria, he is elected for his first mandate by the Parliament for the period 1990 to 1992, in January 1992 general elections are held when he is reelected for his second...
to head a caretaker government
Caretaker government
Caretaker government is a type of government that rules temporarily. A caretaker government is often set up following a war until stable democratic rule can be restored, or installed, in which case it is often referred to as a provisional government...
after the collapse of Lyuben Berov
Lyuben Berov
Lyuben Berov was a Bulgarian economist. He served as prime minister of Bulgaria from 1992 to 1994....
's cabinet. During her brief time in office, she succeeded in leading wise economic policies and gained some popularity for her efforts to combat organized crime.
In 1995 Indzhova ran for Mayor of Sofia as an independent, finishing third. In 2001 she took part in the presidential elections but failed to garner significant support.