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CAIRO — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Gianluca Rampolla del Tindaro of Italy as the new United Nations Resident Coordinator in Egypt, following the approval of the Egyptian government.Rampolla del Tindaro officially assumed his duties on 4 October, taking on the role of leading and coordinating the UN system’s work in Egypt.Commenting on his appointment, he said: “Honoured to begin my role as the UN Resident Coordinator in Egypt. Inspired by Egypt’s rich history, dynamism, and leadership, I look forward to working with the Egyptian Government, the UN family, and development partners to advance national priorities and contribute to a more prosperous and sustainable Egypt for all.” The newly appointed Resident Coordinator brings more than 25 years of experience in international development cooperation, humanitarian assistance and peacebuilding. Most recently, he served as the UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator in Venezuela, where he oversaw United Nations efforts aimed at advancing sustainable development, strengthening partnerships and dialogue, mobilizing resources and expertise, and supporting populations affected by humanitarian challenges.Before his assignment in Venezuela, Rampolla del Tindaro served as UN Resident Coordinator in Papua New Guinea, leading the UN country team in support of national development priorities. During his tenure, he worked to strengthen partnerships and promote a coordinated UN approach to sustainable development and peacebuilding.Over the course of his career, he has held a number of senior positions within the United Nations system. These include serving as Chief Political Affairs Officer at the UN Regional Office for Central Africa in Libreville, Gabon; Chief of Office of the Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding Support; and positions within the Department of Political Affairs in New York. He also worked as Head of the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator in Tanzania and as Chief Technical Advisor with the United Nations Development Programme in Rwanda.Prior to joining the United Nations, Rampolla del Tindaro worked with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), undertaking assignments in the Western Balkans and Central Asia.As Resident Coordinator, Rampolla del Tindaro will serve as the highest-ranking UN development official in Egypt, coordinating the activities of UN agencies and supporting cooperation between the United Nations and the Egyptian government on development and humanitarian priorities.