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10 March 2025, New York, USA - The UNITAR office in New York successfully conducted its Training Course on Umoja for Delegates on Tuesday, 4 March 2025, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The session provided an in-depth introduction to Umoja, the UN’s enterprise resource planning system, equipping delegates with the knowledge and practical skills necessary for navigating its functionalities.
The training opened with welcoming remarks from Mr. Marco A. Suazo, Head of UNITAR New York Office, and Ms. Sunitha Korithiwada, Director of the Enterprise Resource Planning Solution Division.
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Ms. Korithiwada then led the first segment, “What is Umoja?”, offering an overview of the platform’s purpose and impact within the UN system. This was followed by a live demonstration of Umoja Analytics, where she and Ms. Zerin Yuceer guided participants through the Member States Portal and Self-Service Analytics, showcasing how delegates can efficiently access key financial and administrative data.
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The session featured an interactive Q&A portion, allowing attendees to engage directly with the speakers and seek clarification on specific Umoja functionalities.
The training concluded with closing remarks from Ms. Korithiwada and Ms. Angela Bauza of UNITAR, who reiterated UNITAR’s commitment to supporting delegates in strengthening their administrative capabilities.
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With 30 in-person participants, the session provided a valuable opportunity for hands-on learning and engagement. UNITAR extends its gratitude to the speakers and attendees for their active participation and looks forward to hosting similar capacity-building initiatives in the future.
For further inquiries, participants may reach out to Sunitha Korithiwada (korithiwada@un.org) and Senthil Gopalan (gopalans@un.org).
To stay informed about upcoming UNITAR events, visit UNITAR’s website.