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.