ADDIS ABABA – UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Dr. Catherine Sozi presented her credentials to Ethiopian State Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E Ms. Hirut Zemene the day before.
Dr. Sozi is appointed by the UN Secretary-General and is the highest-ranking representative of the UN development system at the country level. On behalf of the United Nations system she is responsible for the coordination of operational activities to support Ethiopia in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
“I am pleased to have the opportunity to represent the United Nations in Ethiopia at this momentous period when its people and the government are taking a new path to achieve lasting peace and sustainable development while laying down the foundation for stronger democracy,” said Dr. Sozi.Documents from Un Communication reviled that she reiterated the
commitment of the UN Country Team to fully align all its development activities to the priorities of the Government to ensure Ethiopia’s continuous progress towards the 2030 Agenda.
As to the document, she worked with governments, the private sector and non-government organizations in the United Kingdom, Uganda and South Africa focusing on planning and delivering services to people prior to joining the UN System in 2000.
The Ethiopian Herald January 18/2020
