United Nations ESCAP
Richard Tonkin is an experienced statistician currently working at the United Nations ESCAP since February 2023, focusing on the ESCAP Statistics Division. Prior to this role, Richard served in various capacities within the United Nations and the Office for National Statistics, including positions such as Statistician in the Development Data & Outreach Branch and Assistant Director in the Public Policy Analysis Directorate. Richard's career includes significant contributions to well-being, inequalities, and sustainable economic performance, leading teams, and managing large-scale social surveys. Richard has also held consultant roles with the World Bank Group and has a solid educational background with a PhD and a BSc (Hons) from the University of Nottingham.
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United Nations ESCAP
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The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is the most inclusive intergovernmental platform in the Asia-Pacific region. The Commission promotes cooperation among its 53 member States and 9 associate members in pursuit of solutions to sustainable development challenges. ESCAP is one of the five regional commissions of the United Nations.