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Executive Secretary Noeleen Heyzer
Noeleen Heyzer
Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of ESCAP

Noeleen Heyzer (Singapore) is the ninth Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). Appointed by the United Nations Secretary-General in August 2007, she leads the organizations at the level of Under- Secretary-General. Dr. Heyzer is the first woman to occupy this position since its founding in 1947.
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This is a slideshow of pictures of recent activities of the Executive Secretary

Latest News

  • image illustrating this newsGame-Changing Resolutions for Inclusive & Sustainable Transformation in Asia and the Pacific

    23 May 2012

    Asia and the Pacific has led the world's economic recovery, and this week we have laid the foundation to lead its prosperity. Seizing the opportunity of this time of transition, the Commission has responded with a number of strong calls to action - given voice through the far-reaching and even game-changing resolutions that have been passed.

  • image illustrating this newsAsia-Pacific Perspectives on the G20 Mexico Summit

    23 May 2012

    Speaking on the last day of the 68th Commission session, ESCAP Executive Secretary, Dr. Noeleen Heyzer, said: "Much is at stake for Asia and the Pacific in the upcoming Summit, as all countries are affected by this important agenda, which ranges from economic stabilization to financial regulation and green growth. We need to ensure that the outcome of this global process benefits our region and helps create a supportive environment for our countries to pursue their development."

  • image illustrating this newsPolicy Statement at the 68th Session of the Commission

    21 May 2012

    It is time to forge a new paradigm for development - to find new engines of growth and sustainable ways to drive them forward. It is time to reset our thinking, create new policy frameworks and regional instruments to build the future we want. The challenge of our time, of this generation of leaders, is to grow.better.together.