Omar Abdi

Omar Abdi is the Deputy Executive Director for programmes at UNICEF.

In this capacity, Mr. Abdi oversees UNICEF’s global development programmes. With over 30 years of experience in international development, Mr. Abdi has held several leadership positions in UNICEF, including as Country Representative in Pakistan, Ghana, and Liberia; Regional Director in the Middle East and North Africa; Comptroller and CFO; and Deputy Executive Director for Management, and Field Results. Mr. Abdi has a Ph.D. in development economics.

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