Amadou-Mahtar M’Bow
Amadou-Mahtar M’Bow is a notable Senegalese educator and diplomat who served as the Director-General of UNESCO from 1974 to 1987. He was the first African to hold this prestigious position, advocating for education, culture, and science as tools for development and peace. M’Bow's tenure was marked by efforts to enhance UNESCO's role in promoting cultural diversity and education in developing countries, making significant contributions to the organization's mission during a transformative period.
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Egypt:
Dr. Al-Anani is the second African to hold the position after Amadou Mahtar M'Bow.
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Gabon:
Amadou-Mahtar M’Bow was the first African to be proposed for the UNESCO director general position before Khaled El-Enany.
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Liberia:
If Matoko wins, he will become only the second African to lead UNESCO since Amadou Mahtar M'Bow.
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Gabon:
Amadou-Mahtar M’Bow was the second African to hold the position of director general of UNESCO from 1974 to 1987.
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