City of Belmopan, Cayo District, Belize, September 09, 2024 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) appoints Mr. Michael Lund as the new Deputy Resident Representative (DRR) for Belize commencing September 09, 2024.

With over 20 years of experience in international development, Mr. Lund has specialized in areas of policy, crisis prevention and recovery, governance, trade and political affairs. More recently, he served as President of the Global UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPs/UN Women Staff Association, where he managed and supported 107 local staff committees worldwide, safeguarding staff rights, interests, and well-being. 

Additionally, Mr. Lund held the position of Policy Specialist for the Crisis and Fragility, Policy and Engagement Team at the UNDP Crisis Bureau, where he worked on development, peacekeeping, political affairs, and innovation in crisis situations. Prior to this, he served as Head of Section in the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and was an Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark. 

Mr. Lund holds a Bachelor's and Master of Science in Political Science from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark and an International Business Baccalaureate from the Copenhagen Business School of Denmark. Mr. Lund is Danish by nationality and a father of two sons with a keen interest in sports, having dedicated over a decade as a passionate volunteer youth football coach.

As he embarks on his new role, Mr. Lund is committed to serving the people and Government of Belize.

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For more information, please contact:
United Nations Development Programme: 
Zenena Moguel, zenena.moguel@undp.org | Communication Analyst

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