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The Representative of UNFPA for Haiti

Philippe Serge Degernier

UNFPA in Haiti, the United Nations Fund responsible for reproductive health in the country, is pleased to introduce its new Representative, Mr. Philippe Serge Degernier.

Mr. Degernier brings with him 28 years of international experience in the field of Cooperation and Development. Prior to joining UNFPA Haiti, he served as the Resident Representative for the Belgian Development Agency in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, for a period of 5 years.

During his career, Mr. Degernier worked with the World Food Program for 20 years, serving in various countries including Guatemala, Jordan, Lesotho, South Africa, Tanzania, and Mozambique. He held positions such as Acting Country Director and Deputy Country Director in three of these countries.

In addition to his extensive experience, Mr. Degernier has expertise in Information and Communication, which he demonstrated during his time at the International Labor Office in Dakar, Senegal. He also possesses knowledge of the European Commission in Brussels, Belgium.

Mr. Philippe Serge Degernier is a Belgian national and a polyglot, fluent in French, English, Spanish, Dutch, and Portuguese. He pursued specialized studies in Development Cooperation at the Free University of Brussels, Belgium, and holds a Master's degree in Political Science and International Relations from the Université Libre de Bruxelles. He also holds a degree in Political Science from the same institution.