# Taneti Maamau

_Kiribati politician_

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Last updated: 2026-11-10

> Taneti Maamau is an I-Kiribati politician who has served as the fifth president of Kiribati since 2016. A member of the Tobwaan Kiribati Party, his policies are targeted at strengthening Kiribati's weak economy and alleviating social issues. His government announced the Kiribati Vision for 20 Years (KV20), which plans to develop the tourism and fishing industries with aid from foreign investors.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 16 September 1960 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q23034482#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Onotoa ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q23034482#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Kiribati ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q23034482#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q23034482#P106))
- **Political party:** Tobwaan Kiribati Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q23034482#P102))
- **Education:** University of the South Pacific; University of Queensland ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q23034482#P69))
- **Positions held:** Minister for Office of te Beretitenti (since 2 July 2020); President of Kiribati (since 11 March 2016); Member of the House of Assembly of Kiribati (7 January 2016 – 5 February 2020) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q23034482#P39))

## Questions

**When was Taneti Maamau born?**  
Taneti Maamau was born on 16 September 1960 in Onotoa.

**What positions has Taneti Maamau held?**  
Positions held by Taneti Maamau include: Minister for Office of te Beretitenti (since 2 July 2020); President of Kiribati (since 11 March 2016); Member of the House of Assembly of Kiribati (2016–2020).

**Where did Taneti Maamau study?**  
Taneti Maamau was educated at University of the South Pacific, University of Queensland.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Taneti Maamau](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taneti_Maamau) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q23034482](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q23034482) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Taneti Maamau Feb 2023.jpg by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)/Sarah Hodges (CC BY 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Taneti_Maamau_Feb_2023.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Taneti Maamau". DigiNepal. Last updated 10 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/taneti-maamau. Retrieved 10 November 2026.