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21 April 2021, Abu Dhabi, UAE - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is delighted to announce the signing of a joint agreement between Rabdan Academy, UAE, and UNITAR. The MoU was signed at Rabdan Academy’s campus in Abu Dhabi by Mr. James Morse, President of Rabdan Academy, and Mr. Nikhil Seth, UN Assistant Secretary-General and Executive Director of UNITAR. Both partners stressed the importance of joint training and educational efforts to address the challenges facing the UAE and the wider international community.
“Through this agreem...
Michelle Gyles-McDonnough, United Nations Assistant Secretary-General, Executive Director, UNITAROn 16 December 2024, the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced the appointment of Michelle Gyles-McDonnough of Jamaica as the new Executive Director of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). With more than 30 years’ experience in sustainable development, policy advocacy, international trade and international relations, and change management in complex bureaucracies, Ms. Gyles-McDonnough has held multiple leadership roles withi...
On 13 November 2024, UNITAR signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Wolverhampton aimed to foster innovative education models, cutting-edge research, and meaningful international cooperation to advance SDG progress across sectors.UNITAR and the University of Wolverhampton will develop programmes, doctoral and post-doctoral fellowships, research centre, and conferences to enhance the international dissemination of knowledge and SDG solutions. The University of Wolverhampton will leverage its expertise to design specialised courses, degree programmes,...
On 11 April 2025, UNITAR signed an agreement with China (Shenzhen) International Personnel Training Center to launch the Prosperity Alliance Shenzhen (Greater Bay Area).The Prosperity Alliance Shenzhen (Greater Bay Area) will focus on technological collaboration, digital transformation, talent development, and international communication to support sustainable growth in the region.UNITAR Division for Prosperity Director Mihoko Kumamoto toured Shenzhen to observe the city’s innovations in education, technology and urban design., 8 May 2025, Shenzhen, Chin...
8 April 2024 - It is with a heavy heart that we learned of the passing of Mr. Marcel André Boisard, former United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and former Executive Director of UNITAR from 1992 to 2007. The news of his departure has deeply saddened us all.
Mr. Boisard was not only a respected leader but also a distinguished figure in the academic, diplomatic and humanitarian realms. He brought wisdom, guidance, and a compassionate spirit to every aspect of his work. His dedication and commitment have left an indelible mark on our Institute and all who had the pr...
29-31 October 2018, Atlanta, United States - The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Atlanta (CIFAL Atlanta) in partnership with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Airports Council International held a seminar on Air Service Development in Nadi, Fiji.
This event gathered 22 high-ranking airport officials that represented primarily Oceanic countries, including Fiji, Vanuatu, Tonga, Micronesia, Kiribati, Samoa and the Cook Islands. Furthermore, representatives from India and Iran also participated in this event.
Through a combinati...
24 May 2018, Geneva, Switzerland - UNITAR has entered into a new partnership with the International Development Law Organization(IDLO), the only intergovernmental organization exclusively devoted to promoting the rule of law. The new cooperation agreement was signed by UNITAR’s Executive Director, Nikhil Seth and IDLO’s Director-General, Irene Khan and it will be a foundation for collaboration on capacity development initiatives in the justice and legal sectors.
Both UNITAR and IDLO command a wealth of expertise in supporting governments efforts to strengthen their officia...
8 March 2019, Geneva, Switzerland - UNITAR is pleased to announce its first Geneva roundtable discussion on “Financing the 2030 Agenda: Means of Implementation” and explore the topic from the unique perspective of Capacity-Building. The event will take place on 17 April 2019 from 14:30 to 17:00 at the Palais des Nations in room VIII.
The roundtable aims to discuss how the international community is mobilizing financial resources and innovative strategies to achieve the SDGs and discuss how we can build capacities to strengthen means of implementation.
Representatives from...
On 29 May 2025, UNITAR and Greycells signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on sustainable development initiatives.Greycells is an association of former international civil servants based in Geneva, focused on knowledge-sharing.The two partners will support sustainable development through capacity-building, intergenerational dialogues, joint research and creating an expert advisory pool for UNITAR's Prosperity Alliance initiative.The partnership reinforces Geneva's role as a hub for international collaboration, inclusive learning and social progress., 16 June 2...
16 December 2024, New York, USA - United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Michelle Gyles-McDonnough of Jamaica as the new Executive Director of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). She will officially assume her duties on 22 February 2025, succeeding Nikhil Seth of India, to whom the Secretary-General expressed profound gratitude for his dedication and contributions to the United Nations.With over 30 years of experience in sustainable development, policy advocacy, international trade, international rel...