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I'm currently working as an Associate Programme Specialist in UNESCO's BSP Foresight Unit. I previously worked as a Policy Analyst at ZOE Institute for Future-Fit Economies focusing on social policy, governance for the just transition & evidence-informed policymaking. Previously, I worked at the EU Commission foresight service (DG IDEA, Future of Europe team), at the OECD Public Governance Directorate, and as external consultant for UNESCO, UNDP and the University of Texas My background is in Political Science and Law, with a Masters of Research from EHESS, ENS and Nanterre Université.
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I am a soon-to-be graduate of Sciences Po with a Master of Public Policy, specialized in Social Policy and Social Innovation. Currently working in the sustainability sphere, I am passionate about combining welfare, climate, labor and social policies to reinforce social cohesion and build a brighter future.
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Ya-Feng Zhang is a researcher with University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS). He has been a visiting PhD at Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna (Pisa, Italy). His main research areas include: management and policy of intellectual property, commercialization of technology and patent. Currently, his research agenda is concerned with university patent commercialization. His research has been funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and other funders. He has published about 40 peer-reviewed journal articles and submitted several policy recommendations to governments.
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Kashif Ali is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of management, currently serving as an assistant professor at the University of Central Punjab (UCP), Pakistan. With a pro-found focus on sustainability, quality management, entrepreneurship, and the circular economy, Dr. Ali has made significant contributions to the academic community. His research portfolio reflects his expertise in TQM, circular economy, and sustainable development.
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Kate is a member of the UNESCO SDG4Youth & Student Network, representing Europe and North America. She is also a Student Fellow with the Global Campaign for Education - US, as well as a Human Rights Affinity Group Co-Chair for the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA).
Previously, Kate was a Youth Consultant to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime. She has represented young people as a delegate to the United Nations General Assembly, the High-Level Political Forum, the 67th Commission on the Status of Women, and the ECOSOC Youth Forum.
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Dr. Helene Robinson is the director of the CCDT program, the Arts Integration coordinator, an associate professor of instruction in the College of Education, and affiliate faculty in the department of Women and Gender Studies at the University of South Florida, Sarasota-Manatee campus. She has conducted many professional development workshops, presented nationally and internationally, engaged in numerous community service and research projects, and led the design and development of multiple innovative programs, focusing on transdiscplinary collaborations across universities and countries.
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As a data analyst and educational researcher with over five years of experience, I have a strong background in applying quantitative methods and tools to address complex and multidisciplinary problems in the education and development sectors. I have an M.Phil in Population Studies from IIPS, Mumbai, and a PG Diploma in Educational Technology from IGNOU (in progress).
Most recently, I worked as a Research Fellow at ACER (India), where I supported various educational research projects involving large-scale survey data analysis, psychometrics, and test development processes.
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Efe Kayra Soylu is a motivated high school student with a passion for social entrepreneurship and global engagement. As an active member of EYP Türkiye and a certified trainer for Understanding Europe, Efe is deeply committed to fostering inclusive policies and international cooperation. He is also a member of the New York Science Academy's Junior Academy, Crimson Education ambassador, where he helps empower students to reach their academic goals, the Harvard International Relations Scholar Program as an ambassador, furthering his commitment to promoting global understanding and cooperation.