Goan to head Portugal’s economic, social council
PANJIM, JUNE 11 — HERALD NEWS DESK

— Alfredo Bruto da Costa, 64, has recently been
elected by the Portuguese Parliament as the new
chairman of the Conselho Economic e Social (CES) -
Economic and Social Council of Portugal. This organ of
the Parliament is responsible for consultation and
social dialogue in the field of economic and social
policies and participates in the design of economic
and social development plans in coordination with
other European Union countries.
CES has 64 members and its composition, as defined by
law, includes representatives of the government, the
organisations representing labour, the organisations
representing economic activities, autonomous regions,
local governments and others.
This election, got by a large majority of the
parliamentary votes, demonstrates the high confidence,
prestige and independence of Prof Bruto da Costa,
whose position is in the category of Minister in the
Portuguese official protocol.
Alfredo Bruto da Costa was born in Margao, studied in
Goa, Mumbai and Lisbon and got a PhD in London. He is
a recognised specialist in Europe.
Some years ago Professor Bruto da Costa was a member
of the Portuguese government as the Minister of Social
Affairs and currently is a teacher at the University
of Lisbon, a specialised consultant of the European
Commission and the President of Casa de Goa.
Professor Bruto da Costa has selected Dr Adelino
Rodrigues da Costa, the previus Delegate of Fundacao
Oriente in India, as the head of his cabinet.
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