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PEOPLE

Making the

World

a Better Aa major role in pushing for global sustainable
s countless countries carry on their fight against
poverty, the United Nations continues to play
development. Holding the reigns of UNOPS, the
operational arm of the United Nations since its inception in
Place 1995, is Sanjay Mathur. His varied and inspirational career
path began in Africa, where his inimitable experiences
further sparked his passion to make a difference. This down-
to-earth globetrotter later went on to work in Malaysia, and
is now based in Bangkok where he is managing a number of
projects for 16 countries across the Asia Pacific.
Deboshree Banerjee gets candid with
His vision for UNOPS promises a stronger presence
the Regional Director of United Nations in growing nations, as they seek to help improve the
Office of Project Services (Asia Region), environment, infrastructure and procurement of several
Sanjay Mathur, on his pursuit for global countries. Let’s take a sneak peek into his admirable
journey thus far.
development and a sustainable future.

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FEBRUARY - MARCH 2018