Announcement

Secretary-General appoints Issa Sanogo of Cote d’Ivoire as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Cameroon

03 September 2024
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Caption: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Issa Sanogo of Cote d’Ivoire as the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Cameroon
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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Issa Sanogo of Cote d’Ivoire as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Cameroon, with the host Government’s approval, starting on 1 September.  He will also serve as Humanitarian Coordinator.  

Mr. Sanogo brings almost 30 years of experience in development and humanitarian work. Previously he served as UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Madagascar and has held leadership positions with the World Food Programme (WFP) in Côte d'Ivoire, Lebanon, Chad, Italy, and Thailand. Prior to joining the United Nations, he was an Economist with the World Bank in Guinea and held government positions in Côte d'Ivoire.  

Mr. Sanogo holds a Doctorate in Development Economics, complemented by Master's degrees in Financial and Economic Analysis of Development Projects and Analysis and Management of Economic Policies from the School of Economics (CERDI) of the University of Auvergne in France.