India s ex-economic adviser named special envoy for Commonwealth
Sat, Dec 12 2020 09:12:08 AM
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS): Praja Trevedi, former economic adviser to the Indian government, has been named the Commonwealth Secretary-General s special envoy for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
He s among four designated by Secretary-General Patricia Scotland on Friday as special envoys and champions who will promote the Commonwealth s values and principles around the world.
The four roles will be responsible for portfolio areas covering key issues designed to support and assist the Commonwealth s 54 countries and 2.5 billion people.
The other three individuals taking on these new roles are former director of The Prince of Wales s International Sustainability Unit, Justin Munday, as the Special Envoy on Climate Change, Environment and Socio-Economic Affairs.
The Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland on Friday, the 11th of December 2020 announced the names of four special envoys and champions who will promote the Commonwealth’s values and principles globally.
“I am deeply honoured that these Special Envoys and Champions of such exceptional talent, quality and experience have generously agreed to help us promote the values and principles of the Commonwealth so that we can better deliver the Sustainable Development Goals and assist the 2.5 billion people in the Commonwealth in need of our support,” the Secretary-General Patricia Scotland said.
The Special Envoys with their different roles are namely:
The Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Health and Education is Rwandan medical doctor, seasoned diplomat and politician, Dr Richard Sezibera. According to The Commonwealth, Dr Sezibera would focus on the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) relating to health and well-being (SDG3) and quality educat
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The Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland on Friday, the 11th of December 2020 announced the names of four special envoys and champions who will promote the Commonwealth’s values and principles globally.
“I am deeply honoured that these Special Envoys and Champions of such exceptional talent, quality and experience have generously agreed to help us promote the values and principles of the Commonwealth so that we can better deliver the Sustainable Development Goals and assist the 2.5 billion people in the Commonwealth in need of our support,” the Secretary-General Patricia Scotland said.
The Special Envoys with their different roles are namely:
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