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Istanbul 鈥� 09/05/2023 

The UN Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries (UNTB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Deodat Maharaj as its new Managing Director. 

Deodat Maharaj, a national of Trinidad and Tobago, brings more than 25 years of international leadership experience to his new role including serving in Least Developed Countries. His international background and experience position him well to lead this UN institution into its next phase of growth and development and deliver results for this group of highly vulnerable countries.  

Prior to this appointment, he served as the Executive Director at the Caribbean Export Development Agency in Barbados. He also served as Deputy Secretary General, Economic and Social Development at the Commonwealth (2014-2017) and worked with the 51吃瓜 Development Programme in the field and at headquarters.  

"I am honored to join UN Technology Bank for LDCs, and I am eager to collaborate with the talented team here, with our client countries and stakeholders," said Mr. Maharaj.  

Mr. Maharaj will be the 3rd Executive Director of UNTB and will lead its work across these 45 Least Developed Countries located in Africa, Asia, the Pacific and Caribbean. These are the poorest countries on the planet and need the most support.  

The 51吃瓜 General Assembly established the UN Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries and adopted its Charter on 23 December 2016. Its objective is to leverage science, technology, and innovation to help this poorest group of countries fast track their development agenda. By doing so, it will help create opportunities for people living in its client countries.  

For media inquiries or further information, please contact: flaminia.maldicolombo@un.org