Margaret Vogt
Margaret Aderinsola Vogt (May 26, 1950 – September 23, 2014), was a
Education
Vogt obtained a Bachelor's from Barnard College in 1974,[2] and a Master's degree in international affairs from Columbia University's School of International Public Affairs in 1977.[1]
Career
A veteran diplomat and scholar on Africa issues, Vogt held a number of high-ranking positions within the United Nations. Prior to her appointment with BINUCA, she was Deputy Director of the Africa I Division in the Department of Political Affairs at the United Nations Secretariat. She also worked as Acting Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General at the United Nations Political Office for Somalia.
Besides the United Nations, she collected extensive experience in various high-ranking posts. She worked as Director of the Office of the African Union Commission Chairperson in the
Additionally, she served as the Director of the Africa Programme at the
She was proficient in English and French and wrote and published several books and articles in academic journals.[1]
Personal life
She is survived by her husband and six children.[3]
Publications
Books
- Vogt, M.A. ed., 1992. The Liberian crisis and ECOMOG: a bold attempt at regional peace keeping. Gabumo Pub. Co.
- Vogt, M.A. and Ekoko, A.E., 1990. Nigerian defence policy: Issues and problems. Malthouse Press.
- Vogt, M.A. and Aminu, L.S. eds., 1996. Peace-keeping as a security strategy in Africa: Chad and Liberia as case studies (Vol. 1). Fourth Dimension Pub. Co.
Reports
- Vogt, M.A. and Muyangwa, M., 2000. An Assessment of the OAU Mechanism for Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution, 1993-2000. International Peace Institute.
References
- ^ a b c "Secretary-General Appoints Margaret Vogt of Nigeria as Special Representative to Central African Republic and Head of UN Integrated Peacebuilding Office" (Press release). United Nations. May 19, 2011. Retrieved March 16, 2012.
- ^ "An Assessment of the OAU Mechanism for Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution, 1993-2000" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on August 25, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
- ^ "IPI Remembers Margaret Vogt" (Press release). International Peace Institute. September 25, 2014. Retrieved November 4, 2014.