World Citizen Community of Practice event
Rootedness & Belonging: a practice perspective on accompanying subjects and citizens in transitional contexts
The World Citizen Community of Practice (CoP) is hosting their first face-to-face event in June at the UNSW Teaching Commons.
Join Director of the UNSW Institute of Global Development, A/Prof. George Varughese, who will discuss 'Rootedness & Belonging: a practice perspective on accompanying subjects and citizens in transitional contexts.’
This unique session is open to all UNSW staff and will be an opportunity for the community to enjoy a relaxed conversation with George, who will share thoughts and insights on the concept of 'belonging'. The conversation will be grounded in his life-long work and considerable expertise in international development and humanitarian assistance in conflict-affected and transitional places/contexts.
The session will also touch on George's experience today as Director, leading the UNSW Institute for Global Development (IGD), an ambitious initiative by the University to tackle significant global challenges and a part of its commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Speaker
Associate Professor George Varughese
Director, UNSW Institute for Global Development
Dr George Varugheseis a development professional and political scientist with a particular interest in development and humanitarian assistance in conflict-affected and transitional contexts. His practice spans 25 years of long-term engagements in Nepal and Afghanistan, as well as work across the Indo Pacific region, including in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, and Timor-Leste.Prior to joining the University of New South Walesin 2022, Dr. Varughese held the Kabul-based positions of Principal Advisor/Chief of Staff to the Deputy Special Representative (Development) of the United Nations Secretary-General for Afghanistan and the position of Chief of Service –Sustainable Development, United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan(UNAMA). Heholds a Joint Ph.D. in PublicPolicy (Political Science & Public Administration)from Indiana University, Bloomington.
- Event image by Elena Mozhvilo on Unsplash.