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Enrico Gaveglia
Resident Representative at UNDP Maldives
Enrico Gaveglia is the current Resident Representative of UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) in Maldives, a position he has held since October 4, 2021.12 He is an experienced development professional with over 18 years of experience in the United Nations system.2
Career Highlights
UNDP Leadership Roles:: Gaveglia has served in various leadership positions within UNDP across multiple countries:
- Resident Representative in Maldives (current)
- Deputy Resident Representative in the Philippines (2016-2021)
- Deputy Country Director in Sri Lanka and Cambodia (2010-2016)
- Head of the Trust Fund Management Unit in UN and UNDP in Sudan (2005-2010)1
Previous Experience:: Before joining UNDP, Gaveglia worked for over five years with the European Union in their former regional delegation to India, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and the Maldives. He also worked with the European Agency for Reconstruction in Montenegro and North Macedonia.2
Expertise and Contributions
Gaveglia is known for his work in:
- Supporting governments and the UN system in complex development settings, including crisis and post-conflict situations
- Serving as a resource for UNDP's Bureau of Management and Crisis Bureau
- Advocating for innovation within the UNDP Asia Pacific Regional Innovation Center2
Education and Background
- Holds a Master's degree in Economics from the University of Florence, Italy
- Started his career as a Lieutenant in the Italian Ministry of Defense in 19992
Gaveglia has lived in the Asia-Pacific region for the past 11 years, bringing extensive regional experience to his current role.1 His LinkedIn profile username is indeed enrico-gaveglia-5867713.3
