Matilde Mordt Assumes Role as New UN Resident Coordinator in Serbia

Belgrade, June 17, 2024 – Matilde Mordt has officially assumed her duties as the new United Nations Resident Coordinator in Serbia following a credentials presentation to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Marko Đurić which marks the beginning of her role in enhancing the collaboration between Serbia and the United Nations.

With more than three decades of experience, Ms. Mordt brings extensive knowledge in the areas of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, environment and climate change, governance, social policy, and disaster risk reduction. Her previous positions include serving as the UN Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative in Ecuador, and various leadership roles within the UNDP in Nicaragua, Paraguay, Argentina, and at the regional hub for Latin America and the Caribbean in Panama. She has also been involved in research and teaching on sustainable development and climate change.

Ms. Mordt holds a PhD in Human and Economic Geography with a specialization in livelihoods and sustainability, a master’s degree in international economics and business administration, and a Bachelor’s in social studies from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. 

Her appointment is expected to further strengthen the ongoing cooperation and development efforts between Serbia and the United Nations.