Mr. Engida is the Co-president of China-Africa Leadership Development Institute, Tsinghua University（CALDI）and Distinguished Visiting Professor of Tsinghua University. Mr. Engida joined UNESCO as Deputy Assistant Director-General for Administration and Comptroller in June 2004. He served as Deputy Director-General since July 2010. Mr. Engida has spent the last 20 years leading and managing international organizations advancing the cause of poverty eradication, peace building and, sustainable development. He has extensively worked on rural and agricultural developments, water and climate challenges, education, sciences, technology and innovation, intercultural dialogue and cultural diversity, communication and information with emphasis on freedom of expression and the free flow information on and offline as well as good governance.
