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Renata Nunes Duarte GLOB 2012-13 | Brazil
Where do you work?
International relations analyst at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
How did IOB experience affect your life / career?
IOB was a great experience both personally and professionally. I had the chance to meet people from all over the world, share experiences and learn a lot about other countries’ experiences in development, management and values. I have deconstructed many idealistic / romantic views on development issues, learning how to deal with questions that matter in people’ s lives. In addition, it helped me to achieve some of my career goals and opened some new opportunities for me. Besides, I made friends for life all over the world!
In 2016, several outcomes of‘ democratic processes’ have been perceived as rather surprising. Which result surprised you the most: Brexit, Trump or the rejection of the Colombian peace agreement? Choosing only one of these 3 outcomes is a difficult task. I would add the impeachment process in my country to this list as well. But, because of my personal and geographical ties with Colombia, I believe the popular rejection of the peace agreement is a great example of how people in South America in general are divided and look at their countries’ issues through the wrong lenses. Peace is always the best deal, even if it is not perfect.
Adamon Ndungu Mukasa GOV 2010-11 | Ivory Coast
Where do you work?
I am currently a Consultant in the Development Research Department of the African Development Bank( Ivory Coast). I am involved in a project called“ Structural Transformation of African Agriculture and Rural Spaces –
STAARS”, a multi-year project aimed at advancing policyoriented research on issues related to agriculture in Africa.
The project is a collaboration between the African Development Bank( AfDB),
Cornell University, African
Economic Research Consortium( AERC), Partnership for Economic Policy( PEP) and the World Bank. I am an Associate Professor of Economics at the Universite Catholique de Bukavu( DR Congo).
How did IOB experience affect your life / career?
My IOB experience helped me work in a multidisciplinary environment with people from various backgrounds and profiles. This is particularly crucial for my current job in which I have to interact daily with different people from around the world.
Exchange to change January 2017