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Change of British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands: Paul Turner
Mr Paul Turner has been appointed British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands.
Mr Paul Turner has been appointed British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands in succession to Mr Thomas Coward who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Turner will take up his appointment during January 2025.
Curriculum Vitae
Full name: Paul Robert Turner
| Year | Role |
|---|---|
| 2020Ìý³Ù´ÇÌý2024 | World Bank, Uganda 바카라 사이트“ secondment from FCDO |
| 2017Ìý³Ù´ÇÌý2020 | Kampala, DFID, Senior Private Sector Adviser |
| 2016 | Pretoria, FCO, Head of UK Prosperity Fund for Southern Africa |
| 2013Ìý³Ù´ÇÌý2016 | Harare, DFID, Head of Economic Livelihoods |
| 2011Ìý³Ù´ÇÌý2013 | Tunis, UK Representative to African Development Bank |
| 2005Ìý³Ù´ÇÌý2011 | Brussels, EU Afghanistan Unit 바카라 사이트“ secondment |
| 2002Ìý³Ù´ÇÌý2005 | Skopje, North Macedonia, Deputy Head of EU Agency for Reconstruction |
| 2000Ìý³Ù´ÇÌý2002 | Pristina, Head of DFID Kosovo |
| 1998Ìý³Ù´ÇÌý2000 | DFID, China desk, East Asia Directorate |
| 1997Ìý³Ù´ÇÌý1998 | DFID, Assistant Private Secretary to Secretary State for International Development |
| 1997 | Home Office, Assistant Private Secretary to Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State |
| 1993Ìý³Ù´ÇÌý1996 | Home Office, Northern Ireland section |
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Published 26 July 2024