Maxwell Gomera
@GomeraM
Backing #Mzansi's brighter tomorrow🇿🇦@UNDPSouthAfrica Rep & @AspenNewVoices Senior Fellow. Tomorrow's worth the fight & belief. Views are my own
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🌍 In every child’s eyes, we see the future we’re striving for. This photo of my son reminds me why we at UN Development work hard every day. We fight for a world where every child can thrive, free from poverty and war. Join us in making a profound impact, driven by love. #ForOurChildren
🎥 UNDP South Africa’s Maxwell Gomera is offering reflections on the goals of the #timbuktoo retreat and its strategic importance in positioning the initiative in the right direction.
😄A snapshot of change! Had a joyful meeting with my successor FatmataSesay. Her humour, wit & confidence are contagious. Here’s to the past we honour & the future we’re thrilled to create in Rwanda🇷🇼 & South Africa🇿🇦. Let’s make every moment count! #Leadership #LookingForward
💡The ‘Independent Economy’ isn’t just a side show—it’s a mainstage powerhouse in SA’s economic narrative. With unemployment projected to rise, it’s time to leverage this sector for sustainable job creation. #JudithAguga says we can change the game on #JobCreation . Watch how👇🏿
🌱📈 From #CabbageGirl to #SheOO , this young farmer is redefining cool in Agribusiness! On this #FreedomDay , let’s get inspired by her hustle—planting a future in every cabbage head. Who’s ready to turn their green thumb into green cash? 💪👩🏽💼🇿🇦 #Agribusiness Thandie 🇿🇲 🇩🇰🌏 👇🏿
President Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦’s words resonate deeply this #FreedomDay : Inclusive infrastructure from the get-go is key. ‘Rather than being retro-fitted later.’ Celebrating all forms of freedom and recognising those living with disabilities. #EqualAccessForAll
Steve Biko's vision for a more just and compassionate society echoes through the years. This #FreedomDay , his courage and commitment inspire us to reflect on the essence of true freedom and our collective responsibility in shaping a better tomorrow.
#SouthAfrica30
Great meeting with CEO of the Presidential Climate Committee, Dr. Crispian Olver. We both showed up, aligned on climate goals and wardrobe too! Real talk: how do we balance immediate costs with long-term gains? It’s time for bold dialogue. Universities, your research is crucial!
Today’s insightful meeting with #AbigailNoko from UN Human Rights 🇿🇦 explored the nexus of #HumanRights and economic equality.🌍With the @UN’s strategic role, we’re brainstorming ways to champion those on the fringes, including a disability platform. Change starts at the margins!
Congratulations @FatmataLSessay! It’s official—I’m jealous. You’re young, sharp, & about to work with some fantastic folks. I can’t compete with youth or wisdom, but watch out: my UNDP South Africa team is geared up! Let’s see who comes out on top at the year’s end. Murakaza neza!
🌍Excited to kick off UNDP Africa UNDP Sustainable Finance today with Matthias Z. Naab Maxwell Gomera Jide Martyns Okeke ++
Huge thanks to all who made this happen! Over 30 country offices and 90 @UNDP colleagues here in Addis to develop their moonshots to finance the SDGs.
Together we achieve more!
🌟Thrilled to spotlight this week’s ‘Beyond the Desk’ series with the incredible Anthea Hurling from UN Volunteers South Africa! Dive into her inspiring journey & discover how you can make a difference by joining the UN Volunteers. Let’s change the world together! 🌍✨ #Volunteers
🌟Just wrapped up our quarterly staff meeting! From expanding digital access to gearing up for global leadership, the meeting highlighted how each UNDP South Africa team member stepped up & is a key player in crafting a fairer, more inclusive world. More👉🏿bit.ly/4cKFblI
Yesterday marked a win for workplace equality in South Africa!🇿🇦With DPSA, RSA, the Dpmt of Public Service & Admin, & UN Development’s new Gender Seal initiative, we’re setting benchmarks for gender responsiveness in governance. It’s time for actionable change. #Leadership #Accountability
30th Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi
#Kwibuka30 twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…
From the depths of tragedy to a hopeful and dynamic pathway to the future, #Rwanda 's journey of innovation & development has created new opportunities.
At UN Development, with partners, we stand committed to supporting this journey towards healing and unity.
#Kwibuka30 #NeverAgain