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Cheick Sidi Diarra

Cheick Sidi Diarra (born 31 May 1957) is a Malian diplomat.

Diarra was born on 31 May 1957, in Kayes, Mali.[1] He holds a master's degree in international public law and international relations from Dakar University in Senegal.

In 1982, he became a negotiator on African integration and development issues. He has played a role in United Nations economic and development matters, and was a contributor to the intergovernmental consultation process that led to the strengthening of the UN Economic and Social Council.[citation needed]

He has served as United Nations Special Adviser on Africa and was appointed High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (OSAA/OHRLLS) by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in January 2008.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Senior Management Group - Cheick Sidi Diarra, Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for the Lest Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States". Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. United Nations. Archived from the original on 20 December 2011. Retrieved 18 August 2010.
  2. ^ "Press Release". Archived from the original on 6 April 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2008.


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