On Thursday, Didier Trebucq, the newly appointed United Nations Resident Coordinator in Georgia, formally presented his credentials to the President of Georgia, H.E. Salome Zourabichvili. In this pivotal role, Mr. Trebucq expressed deep appreciation for Georgia’s enduring partnership with the United Nations and reaffirmed the UN’s unwavering commitment to supporting the people of Georgia on their sustainable development journey.
“I am deeply honored to lead the UN team in Georgia,” he stated. “I look forward to collaborating with our national and international partners to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and build a just, sustainable, and peaceful future for all, especially those most in need.”
Earlier today, Mr. Trebucq also presented copies of his credentials to Mr. Lasha Darsalia, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia.
A Distinguished Career
Didier Trebucq brings over 24 years of experience in sustainable development, climate change, social cohesion, peace, and humanitarian action. His extensive background includes serving as the UN Resident Coordinator for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean states, where he led a sub-regional team of more than 20 UN Agencies, Funds, and Programmes. Additionally, he has held key positions such as UNDP Country Director in Brazil, UNDP Deputy Resident Representative in Peru and Guyana, and Team Leader for Crisis Prevention and Recovery with UNDP India.
Before joining the United Nations, Mr. Trebucq worked with organizations such as the French Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders, and the private sector in France. His academic qualifications include a Master’s degree in Sustainable Development with a specialization in environmental economics from Imperial College London (UK) and a Maîtrise in Business Administration and Management from the Institut Français de Gestion (France).
