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Matthias Z. Naab

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Director, #UNDP Regional Service Center for Africa-RSCA. “Je pense, donc je suis”-Descartes. Tweets reflect my own views; RTs no endorsement!

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Joined March 2009
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Great to connect with Lucy Ndungu, Regional Manager of @UNV_ESARO. We discussed how volunteerism can support people-centred development and expand participation in solutions that matter across the continent. Scaling meaningful volunteer engagement, especially among youth, will
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Met with Astrid Schomaker, Executive Secretary of @UNBiodiversity, for a detailed discussion on domestic resource mobilization and placing biodiversity at the centre of national development strategies. @UNDPAfrica highlighted the contribution of the UNDP-led Biodiversity Finance
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Ensuring that knowledge informs real-world decisions is key to strengthening biodiversity conservation across the region. Today in Addis Ababa, I delivered opening remarks at the Regional Workshop on Biodiversity Knowledge Management, co-hosted by @UNDPAfrica, @UNBiodiversity &
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RT @UNDPAfrica: UNDP, the @_AfricanUnion & partners launched the Africa Circular Economy Action Plan at #AMCEN40. It charts a continental….
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Today at #AMCEN40 in Nairobi, I delivered remarks on behalf of @UNDPAfrica Regional Director @ahunnaeziakonwa, marking 40 years of continental cooperation on environment. Since its founding, #AMCEN has helped shape Africa’s collective positions on climate and environmental
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Attending the launch of the Africa Circular Economy Action Plan #CEAP in #Nairobi today on the margins of the #AMCEN, I had the pleasure to deliver opening remarks and moderate a high-level dialogue with the @_AfricanUnion, @AfDB_Group, #EU & private sector leaders. The
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It was a pleasure meeting @YaoGraham of @3rdworldnetwork #Africa. We found strong common ground on advancing trade and investment strategies that promote value addition and align with regional economic priorities. Our discussion underscored the urgency of boosting intra-African
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Agency. Ideation. Action. These three words reflect a commitment to build WITH & FOR Africa’s youth. 🔵 Agency means recognizing youth as strategic actors. 🔵 Ideation means investing in both the thinking and the output. 🔵 Action means translating ideas into structured,
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RT @UNDPAfrica: Today we presented #AFSIT progress & opportunities to the AU Peace and Security Council. The exchange reaffirmed the value….
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Today, I briefed the AU Peace and Security Council #PSC on #AFSIT, the @_AfricanUnion-@UNDP facility supporting countries navigating complex political transitions. AFSIT enables African-led, development-linked support grounded in constitutional norms, inclusive governance and
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RT @InspiringThinkn: Trust is like a paper, once it's crumpled, it can't be perfect again. #leadership
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Climate change continues to shape development choices across #Africa. The launch of @UNDPZambia’s National Human Development Report #NHDR2025 🇿🇲 provides timely insights and policy options to advance Zambia’s sustainable development journey. By leveraging data & analysis, @UNDP
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RT @EtambuyuG: Honoured to welcome Matthias Naab @mznaab, Director, UNDP Regional Service Centre for Africa and @wakiaga, UNDP Zambia Res.….
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Productive discussions with Hon. @SikumbaRodney of the Ministry of Tourism on strengthening Zambia’s protected areas. With 31.4% of land under protection, in line with global targets, we explored ways to enhance management and mobilize innovative financing through BIOFIN in
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Meaningful exchange with Hon. @HonElvisNkandu of @MYSA_23, reaffirming the strength of our partnership with #GRZ. We explored ways to deepen collaboration in youth empowerment, skills development and innovation, which are central to Zambia’s inclusive and sustainable
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🇿🇲 Zambia’s youth, culture & resources are fueling inclusive growth. Engaging with @timbuktooAfrica’s #MineTech Cohort, Min. Hon. @HonElvisNkandu (@MYSA_23) and Tourism Min. Hon. @SikumbaRodney reflects Zambia’s drive for innovation & transformation. @UNDPAfrica & @UNDPZambia
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RT @wakiaga: Attending the launch of Zambia 🇿🇲 National Human Development Report 2025 currently underway @UNDPZambia @HDRUNDP https://t.co….
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RT @UNDPZambia: Today, we launch the 2025 National #HumanDevelopmentReport, spotlighting climate change as a threat, and an opportunity.….
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RT @UNDPEritrea: #happenedToday.We were privileged to welcome Mr. Mathias Naab, @mznaab Director, UNDP Regional Service Centre, during his….
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