Dr. Diego Masera serves as the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Representative for Southern Africa. He previously held the roles of Deputy Director of the Department of Programmes, Partnerships and Field Integration, and Chief of the Latin America and the Caribbean Division at UNIDO. Earlier in his career, Diego was the Chief of the Renewable Energy Division at UNIDO. Dr. Masera innovative contributions were pivotal in the conceptualization and development of the Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) Initiative, which laid the foundation for SDG7.
As the Regional Technical Advisor on Energy and Climate Change for Latin America and the Caribbean at UNDP, Dr. Masera played a key role in introducing renewable energy and energy efficiency policies. His career includes SME development in Africa, where he held various positions with international organizations based in Kenya. Dr. Masera holds a Ph.D.in renewable energy and bachelor’s degree in industrial design engineering from Italy and England. Dr. Masera has experience in inclusive and sustainable industrial development covering more than 50 countries and is the author of several publications.