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GENEVA, March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) has appointed

iGroup founder and YPO's (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3488585-1&h=3659939741&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ypo.org%2F&a=YPO) Global Chairman Anastasios Economou to the Advisory Board of its Division for

Multilateral Diplomacy. The two-year term takes effect from January 2022 to

December 2024.

UNITAR is a dedicated training and capacity development institute within the

United Nations system aiming to empower individuals, governments and

organizations through knowledge and learning to effectively overcome

contemporary global challenges. Within the framework of the Institute, the

Division for Multilateral Diplomacy supports the intergovernmental machinery

and governing bodies of the United Nations by empowering delegates and

diplomats.

The main purpose of the Division's Advisory Board is to provide guidance and

leadership that would enable the Division to deliver on its mandate and

overcome the major multilateral challenges facing the United Nations. The

Advisory Board will also provide critical analysis of the activities of the

Division to ensure the respect of quality standards in compliance with UNITAR

mandate and UN guidelines.

Mr. Economou is the 69th global chairman of YPO, an organization dedicated to

offering lifelong learning and idea exchange opportunities to more than 30,000

chief executive members located in 142 countries around the world.

YPO members are connected by the belief that the world needs better leaders,

which they explore through a variety of learning experiences, including the

opportunity to engage with leading business and academic institutions such as

Harvard Business School, INSEAD and London Business School.

Throughout his tenure at YPO, serving in multiple roles on international,

regional and chapter levels, Mr. Economou has spearheaded many defining

initiatives for the organization along with his member peers, who represent

diverse backgrounds of cultures, perspectives, ideas and expertise.

"It is an honor to be appointed to UNITAR's Division for Multilateral

Diplomacy's Advisory Board," says Mr. Economou. "By sharing my experiences from

leading a global learning organization like YPO, I hope to best serve and

support the board and its goal of fostering multilateral diplomacy within the

United Nations."

"We are delighted to welcome Mr. Economou to the Division of Multilateral

Diplomacy's Advisory Board and are looking forward to jointly work on expanding

the Division's positive impact on its beneficiaries in line with UNITAR's

mandate and the overall UN vision," said Mr. Rabih El-Haddad, Director of

UNITAR's Division for Multilateral Diplomacy.

About UNITAR:

The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is a principal

training arm of the United Nations, working in every region of the world. We

empower individuals, governments and organizations through knowledge and

learning to effectively overcome contemporary global challenges. UNITAR was

established in 1965 as an autonomous body within the United Nations with the

mandate of enhancing the effectiveness of the work of the United Nations and

its Member States. Every year UNITAR's reach extends to some 300,000

beneficiaries through face-to-face seminars and workshops, e-learning or other

training-related events. (www.unitar.org)

About YPO:

YPO is the global leadership community of more than 30,000 chief executives in

142 countries who are connected by the shared belief that the world needs

better leaders. Each of our members have achieved significant leadership

success at a young age. Combined, they lead businesses and organizations

contributing USD9 trillion in annual revenue with more than 22 million

employees. YPO members inspire and support each other through peer learning and

exceptional experiences in an inclusive community of open sharing and trust.

Visit ypo.org (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3488585-1&h=983508599&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ypo.org%2F&a=ypo.org) for more.

Contact - YPO

CONTACT: UNITAR, Anna Sabrina Wollmann, Training Assistant, Division for

Multilateral Diplomacy, anna.wollmann@unitar.org; YPO, Angela Mers, Senior

Manager, Public and Media Relations, amers@ypo.org