Nelson Muffuh

Nelson Muffuh is an accomplished leader in international development and diplomacy, currently serving as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in South Africa since December 2022. In this capacity, he leads the UN Country Team in advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, fostering inclusive partnerships, and supporting the Government of South Africa in achieving national development priorities with a focus on equity, sustainability, and leaving no one behind.

A Cameroonian national, Mr. Muffuh brings over two decades of experience at the intersection of political affairs, international relations, and sustainable development.

He holds academic qualifications from Freie Berlin in Germany and the University of Sussex in the United Kingdom, and is widely respected for his strategic acumen, integrity, and people-centred leadership.