sentences:  Born in Antananarivo, Rakotomavo was Minister of Finance and the Economy from 1982 to 1989 and Special Adviser to President Didier Ratsiraka from 1989 to 1993.His appointment as Prime Minister in February 1997, following Ratsiraka's return to the presidency, was considered surprising.Rakotomavo served as Governor of Antananarivo Province from June 2001 to 2002.