When November 26, 2024 at 9:00am CST 1 hr 30 mins
Where Zoom
Contact Beatrice Radu [email protected]

Join Our Expert Consultation Presentation

First Session of the Global Romania Expert Consultation Series


Welcome to the Global Romania Initiative!


We are thrilled to invite you to participate in the first session of our Expert Consultation Series, an opportunity for you to share your insights and expertise to help shape the transformative vision of Global Romania. This initiative, led by the Romanian United Fund (RUF), aims to create a cohesive and empowered community of Romanians worldwide to drive meaningful change.


Session 1: Expert Presentations and Engagement


  • Duration: 90 minutes

Agenda:

  • 10 min: Introduction to RUF and the Strategic Project Summary presented by Mihai Lehene.
  • 5 Expert Presentations: Each expert will share their insights and key learnings, setting the stage for deeper discussions on our collective vision for Global Romania.

Purpose: This session aims to provide an overview of the work being done within the Romanian community, share key learnings, and establish a foundation for the upcoming strategic discussions.


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Dina Ionesco

Migration, diasporas, climate change and development specialist
Dina Ionesco specializes in migration, diasporas, and climate change. She led IOMโ€™s migration, environment, and climate change work at the UN Migration Agency (IOM), co-created a Master's program at Webster University, and held roles at OECD, UNFCCC, and
Simona Haiduc

Board of Advisors 
Founding Angel 
Senior Vice President International Business Development, Opportunity International
Volunteer 
Simona is a professional with extensive experience in international business development and strategic partnerships. She has been dedicated to helping people in need for over 20 years, driven by her belief in the power of transformation.
 
Andra-Lucia Martinescu

Expert at the European Union Global Diaspora Facility, Brussels
Andra's main research interests are migration and diaspora analysis, particularly related to the Romanian diaspora. She co-founded The Diaspora Initiative, a non-profit research project focusing on these topics
 
Dragos Radu

Senior Lecturer in Economics at King's Business School
Dragos's research interests are in labour and international economics. He works on the economic and political impacts of international migration and he teaches intermediate econometrics and international economics at King's College London.
Dana Diminescu

Sociologist, Lecturer, Polytechnic Institute of Paris
Dana Diminescu is a sociologist and Associate Professor at Tรฉlรฉcom ParisTech. She is known for her expertise on diasporas and digital technologies, particularly for developing the concept of "e-diaspora" to describe immigrant communities organized online


Why Your Participation Matters


Your expertise is vital in guiding us toward a strategic direction that resonates with the aspirations of the Romanian diaspora. By sharing your experiences and insights, you will help us learn from past successes and challenges, ultimately shaping the vision and roadmap of Global Romania.

 

Be Part of This Transformative Journey!


Join us in redefining Romania's role on the global stage and creating impactful opportunities for our diaspora. We look forward to your participation!

 

For more information about the Global Romania initiative, please explore our Strategic Project Summary.


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