Alfred Claeys-Boùùaert (colonial administrator)

Alfred Claeys-Boùùaert (1877-1957) was a Belgian colonial administrator who served primarily in the Belgian Congo. He held various positions within the colonial administration, including serving as a district commissioner and as a high-ranking official within the central administration in Léopoldville (modern-day Kinshasa).

Claeys-Boùùaert was known for his involvement in the implementation of colonial policies related to economic development, labor management, and social control. His career coincided with a period of significant expansion of Belgian colonial influence in the Congo. Specific details about his policies and their impact are documented in historical records and archives related to the Belgian colonial era. He also contributed to the development of colonial infrastructure, including roads and agricultural projects. He retired from colonial service in the mid-1940s.