WASD and all its affiliated organisations, platforms and forums are managed by various teams from across the world. Together with WASD core team in the UK, many people working as one team participating in the successful implementation of the various initiatives, including Executive Committees, Experts Advisory Boards, Regional/Country/University Coordinators, academics, researchers, students, administrators, volunteers, partners and others from around the world and we continue looking for new talented and committed colleagues to join our various initiatives. To join our team, please contact Mrs Janet Snow (janet.snow@wasd.org.uk).
Allam is a Professor of Knowledge Management and Sustainable Development; Founding President of World Association for Sustainable Development (WASD) (2003); Founding Director of SDGs Universities International Initiative (SDGsUNI) (2020) Founding Director of Middle Eastern Knowledge Economy Institute (MEKEI) (2012); Founder, in collaboration with the UNESCO Chair on Transfer of Technology...
View ProfileShe is the former Minister for Education, Innovation, Gender Relations and Sustainable Development in Saint Lucia (2016-2021). Prior to becoming a parliamentary representative, a position she held on to for over nine (9) years (2011-2021), she was a government senator for a short period, which followed her role as advisor...
View ProfileSamia Melhem is a Lead Policy Specialist at the World Bank’s Digital Development and AI Vice Presidency, based in Washington DC. She manages digital government transformation operations, leveraging technologies to improve delivery of public services in all sectors. She is currently leading a large digital government investment project portfolio, and regional...
View ProfileLiisa Laakso has acted in different national and international positions of trust including the Finnish Government’s Research and Innovation Council. Currently she is member of the Human Rights Committee of the Council of Finnish Academies. Before joining the Nordic Africa Institute she served as the Rector of the University of Tampere...
View ProfileDr Petru is a Former Ambassador to the United Nations and since 2021, he is a Senior fellow and Lecturer, online post-graduate course on multilateral diplomacy, Diplo Foundation/University of Malta and he is also an independent consultant. Professional experience: 2016-2020 Inspector, D-2, Joint Inspection Unit of the United Nations system, Geneva ...
View ProfileProfessor Soghayroun is the Former Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Sudan (September 2019 - October 2021) and Professor of Archaeology at the Department of Archaeology, Faculty of Arts, University of Khartoum(1991-2022). Expert at The Institute of Arabic Manuscripts June 2023 up to present. She has special interest...
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