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Dr Anneke Schmider is the Chief, Research, Policy and Foresight at UNESCO, whose expertise is the use of research, evidence and innovation for policy.
Focusing on global policy, Anneke has delivered a wide range of research, policy and strategy for international development agencies and consortiums, including World Bank, WHO, the I University of Oxford Big Data Institute and Chatham House. Anneke also led research and policy advice for the Resilience Commission, working closely with Research Hubs and international organizations such as the OECD.
At national level, Anneke led research and data teams to deliver new insights for government policy and investment in Australia, including for policy and investments in science, technology and innovation, as well as social and economic policy.
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Gabriela Ramos is the Assistant Director-General for the Social and Human Sciences of UNESCO, where she oversees the contributions of the institution to build inclusive and peaceful societies. Her agenda includes the achievement of social inclusion and gender equality, advancing youth development; promotion of values through sports; anti-racism and antidiscriminatory agenda and ethics of artificial intelligence. Her appointment at UNESCO allows her to continue supporting an agenda of inclusive growth, and the respect of human rights and human dignity.