Oliver Stolpe is the UNODC Regional Representative for Afghanistan, Central Asia, Iran, and Pakistan, based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Oliver Stolpe began his career with UNODC in 1999 as a Junior Professional Officer (JPO), focusing on the Global Programme against Corruption. Over the years, he has held various significant roles within the organization. These roles include Chief of Section, where he was responsible for assisting Member States with the implementation of the United Nations Convention against Corruption. He also managed the UNODC Global Programme for the Implementation of the Doha Declaration and worked as a Senior Advisor at the Stolen Asset Recovery Initiative. Dr. Stolpe was stationed in Nigeria from 2008 to 2011, where he oversaw UNODC’s first large-scale anti-corruption project funded by the European Union. Before joining the UNODC Regional Office for Afghanistan, Central Asia, Iran, and Pakistan, Dr. Stolpe served as the Representative at the UNODC Country Office in Nigeria from 2018 to 2024.
With 25 years of experience, Dr. Stolpe has supported countries worldwide in developing and implementing evidence-based policies and programs to address issues related to drugs, crime, and terrorism. His career is marked by the successful management of diverse teams, fundraising, and building partnerships both within and outside the United Nations System.
Oliver Stolpe holds a Ph.D. in Law from the University of Würzburg in Germany. His doctoral thesis focused on strategies against organized crime, particularly asset recovery and anti-money laundering measures in the fight against mafia-type organizations.
