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Alioune Badiane

September 27, 1954 - July 31, 2020

It is with great sadness that I inform you of the demise of Dr. Alioune Badiane on 31 July 2020 in Dakar, Senegal after a short illness. Alioune retired in 2016 after serving for over 25 years in UN-Habitat. While at UN-Habitat, Alioune served as Chief Technical Adviser, Regional Coordinator for the Urban Management Programme and Director for the Regional Office for Africa and the Arab States. At the time of his retirement he held the position of Director for the Programme Division. His sudden death has come as a shock to UN-Habitat and also to many in the international development community who knew and worked with him. His service, dedication and leadership not only strengthened this UN-Habitat’s programme of work, but also left an indelible impact in the lives of people within and beyond UN-Habitat. We all remember how gallantly he always fought for UN-Habitat during the sessions of the Executive Board, especially during the 29 June 2020. UN-Habitat has lost a true friend. May Alioune’s soul rest in eternal peace.

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Alain Grimard 2020-08-02 17:44:00 wrote:

A person who didn't have acquaintances, but friends. A being whose laughter and smile transcended everything in his path, and rallied the reluctant and recalcitrant. A being who was dedicated above all to the development of his continent (and Haiti). Alioune who had tattooed in his heart the development and influence of our agency without any political calculation - although he was a politician through and through. A being who trusted me, with no ulterior motive, and who made work a part of pleasure. The French morning coffees started our days on a positive, cheerful and committed note. He made a place for me and my family in his own family. Montréal was his second home and I will make sure that his daughters will be well and his memory will live long in this city. Joanne and I extend our sincere condolences to "Maman", Aminata, Aissatou, and all the other members of his more than extended family.

Alain Grimard 2020-08-02 17:44:00 wrote: A person who didn't have acquaintances, but friends. A being whose laughter and smile transcended everything in his path, and rallied the reluctant and recalcitrant. A being who was dedicated above all to the development of his continent (and Haiti). Alioune who had tattooed in his heart the development and influence of our agency without any political calculation - although he was a politician through and through. A being who trusted me, with no ulterior motive, and who made work a part of pleasure. The French morning coffees started our days on a positive, cheerful and committed note. He made a place for me and my family in his own family. Montréal was his second home and I will make sure that his daughters will be well and his memory will live long in this city. Joanne and I extend our sincere condolences to "Maman", Aminata, Aissatou, and all the other members of his more than extended family.

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