Andrew Allimadi

Andrew Allimadi is a Social Affairs Officer and Coordinator of Cooperative Issues at the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) in New York.

In this role, he supports United Nations Member States in policy discussions and negotiations related to cooperatives in social development and contributes to the preparation of UN reports and policy work on cooperatives. He has also played an active role in strengthening collaboration between the United Nations and the global cooperative movement.

During his career with the United Nations, Allimadi has held positions within the Office of the High Representative for Least Developed Countries and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. Prior to joining the UN, he worked in journalism, research and academia, including as a lecturer in Economics at City University London.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies from the University of East Anglia and a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of London.