Just 10 countries have administered 75% of the world s available Covid-19 vaccine supply, while more than 130 countries haven t even received their first doses, according to United Nations.
02/18/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/18/2021 12:34
Expedite Decolonization Imperative, Secretary-General Urges, as Special Committee Accepts Dominicaâs Offer to Host Caribbean Regional Seminar
Members Elect Bureau, Adopting Programme of Work, Timetable as 2021 Session Begins
Expediting the decolonization process must be seen as an imperative, United Nations Secretary-General Antônio Guterres told the Special Committee on Decolonization today, emphasizing that a constructive relationship with administrating Powers and all involved is indispensable for progress on a case-by-case basis.
In a message delivered by Rosemary A. DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, the Secretary-General opened the 2021 session of the 24-member body, known formally as the Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples.
Mar 28, 2021
Ms. Rao-Monari comes with 30 years of investment experience and has held several senior positions, notably as Director of the Sustainable Business Advisory Group at the International Finance Corporation, part of the World Bank Group. She currently serves on the Boards of a number organisations in the field of sustainable development and has held a number of Board and advisory positions in the areas of water, natural capital, biodiversity and environment.
Upon her arrival, Ms. Rao-Monari will succeed Mr. Mourad Wahba, Acting Associate Administrator since May 2019 – the culmination of over 30 years at the United Nations. Achim Steiner, UNDP Administrator, is grateful to Mr.Wahba and to the previous Associate Administrator, Mr. Tege Gettu, for their commitment and critical support to the organization.
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