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Costa Rica's Grynspan pledges reform in bid for UN chief job

On Friday, Rebeca Grynspan stepped aside as head of UNCTAD to campaign for UN secretary-general, saying `I think that I am more than a viable candidate.`
Rebeca Grynspan says the UN must rebuild trust with member states and regain belief in its usefulness, arguing UN structures need more agility in prevention and mediation and must harness civil society and the private sector.
Rebeca Grynspan, 70-year-old economist and former vice-president, stresses her experience, stating, `I don't need any favours to be elected for the secretary-general; I just need people not to discriminate me for being a woman`.
It is framed as Latin America's turn with Michelle Bachelet and Rafael Grossi, but the UN has never had a woman secretary-general, a historic milestone her candidacy would affect.
Facing a cash shortfall and criticism, the UN is under pressure to change, as UN secretary-general warned member states are not paying in full or on time.

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Costa Rica's Grynspan pledges reform in bid for UN chief job

Rebeca Grynspan is upbeat about her chances of becoming the next head of the United Nations, which she insists must become more agile in tackling the world's crises.

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