Gunther Beger

Managing Director

United Nations Industrial Development Organization

Where do I participate?

Short Title: Human Rights Due Diligence in Agricultural Production - Balancing Compliance & Support in Global Supply Chains

Biography

Gunther Beger is the Managing Director of Innovation and Economic Transformation at UNIDO. His Directorate is responsible for the development of innovative services in areas of agro-industry, sustainability standards, fair production, and climate-improving technologies, as well as the development of innovative financial instruments and the identification new public private partnerships. Until March 2022, he served as Executive Director for Germany at the World Bank Group. From 2013-2021, Mr. Beger served as Director General in the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany. From 2000-2013, he held several leadership positions in the German Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection. From 1995-2000, he served as Head of Division for Agriculture at the German Embassy in Moscow, Russia. Mr. Beger holds a Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics.