To improve effectiveness and efficiency of emergency preparedness and response efforts by promoting coordinated local engagement, accountability and Humanitarian-Development collaboration in Bangladesh, the Humanitarian Coordination Task Team (HCTT) co-led by the MoDMR and the UN invites its members for a special meeting on 18 January 2021 at 11:30 AM. The meeting will be co-chaired by Secretary MoDMR, Md. Mohsin and the United Nations Resident Coordinator, Ms. Mia Seppo at the Cristal Ball Room (Ground Floor), Intercontinental Hotel, Dhaka.
The objectives of the meeting are: (1) to report on 2020 achievements and learning on climate related disaster in the COVID-19 context (including Localization); (2) to build consensus on 2021 strategic approach for improved coordinated engagement. The agenda of the meeting is below-
Sara Beysolow Nyanti, United Nations Resident Coordinator to Nepal
On 6 January, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Sara Beysolow Nyanti of Liberia as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nepal, with the host Government’s approval.
According to a UN release, Ms. Nyanti brings more than 20 years of experience in development and humanitarian work to the position, which she has acquired from assignments around the world with the United Nations and externally. Within the Organization, she most recently served as Representative of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Yemen, where she set up programmes that provided cash assistance to nine million people, after occupying a similar position in the Gambia. She also held leadership positions across the United Nations in Jordan, Namibia, Nepal and Nigeria, working in multiple sectors and agencies on key issues such as Ebola response coordination.
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Secretary-General Appoints Sara Beysolow Nyanti of Liberia United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nepal
On 6 January, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Sara Beysolow Nyanti of Liberia as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nepal, with the host Government s approval.
Ms. Nyanti brings more than 20 years of experience in development and humanitarian work to the position, which she has acquired from assignments around the world with the United Nations and externally.
Within the Organization, Ms. Nyanti most recently served as Representative of the United Nations Children s Fund (UNICEF) in Yemen, where she set up programmes that provided cash assistance to 9 million people, having held a similar position in the Gambia.
Strengthening of Peace, Security and Democracy Remains Major Priority for Liberia – Chargé d’affaires Israel Davies tells New UN Resident Coordinator
Strengthening of Peace, Security and Democracy Remains Major Priority for Liberia – Chargé d’affaires Israel Davies tells New UN Resident Coordinator
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New York – The Chargé d’affaires of the Permanent Mission of Liberia to the United Nations, Mr. Israel Choko Davies, says the Government of Liberia will continue to prioritize the strengthening of the peace, security, and democracy currently enjoyed by Liberians and residents of Liberia.
Mr. Israel Davies says the Government will also endeavor to mobilize efforts to strengthen the Liberian economy and protect and empower the most vulnerable, especially women.