Episode #13 - Matthew Kahane

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I Was There: voices of humanitarian leadership

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)

21 episodes

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“I Was There” is a podcast series featuring former senior humanitarian officials. They will take you back to various moments over the last 40 years that left a mark in the evolution of the humanitarian system. Each speaker reflects on her or his personal experience, and shares successes and challenges in their career journey. Listen to personal reflections of how our former senior humanitarian officials navigated the challenging work of the UN in complex situations in Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Iraq, Myanmar, Rwanda, Sudan and more. Production: OCHA, UNTV, Hausberg Productions and Sucher Films.

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Episode #13 - Matthew Kahane

I Was There: voices of humanitarian leadership

20 minutes 3 seconds

1 year ago

Episode #13 - Matthew Kahane

Matthew Kahane is a senior humanitarian and development professional. He has held various leadership positions with the UN, including as the Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nepal and Tajikistan, having also led UN’s development operations in Belarus, Poland and Samoa.

In this episode, Matthew Kahane goes through the intricacies of his time in Nepal, after the massacre of the royal family by the former crown prince. He reflects on how he navigated his role and engagement with the government to deliver on UN’s humanitarian mandate in what was a complex situation.

Disclaimer: The opinions and memories expressed in the “I Was There” podcast series are those of each individual speaker and do not imply the expression of any opinion or responsibility on the part of UN OCHA.