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[PAST EVENT] Dr. Jorge Muñoz, on Careers in International Sustainable Development
Location
Cohen Career Center, Presentation Room180 Stadium Dr
Williamsburg, VA 23185Map this location
Access & Features
- Free food
- Registration/RSVP
Join us for an enlightening talk by Jorge A. Muñoz.
Land Rights and Sustainable Development: Reflections from the Frontlines of Global Development, with a Look Toward the Future of Careers in the Field.
Dr. Muñoz, who worked at the World Bank for 23 years, reflects on his career in international development and his extensive experience working on land policy reforms and administration projects in over 20 countries across the globe. Dr. Muñoz will discuss his hands-on work in securing land rights, and creating legal and institutional frameworks that protect land tenure for vulnerable groups. This talk sheds light on the intricacies of global development and how they influence the future of careers in the field.
This event is tailored to W&M students interested in international development. The presentation will be followed by a careers discussion.
PIZZA WILL BE SERVED
This talk is part of an IIC Conservation Careers Information series, and is co-sponsored by the Reves Center for International Studies and the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement.
About Jorge Muñoz
Jorge Muñoz served as the Practice Manager of the Global Land and Geospatial Unit at the World Bank from 2014 to 2021, where he supervised the bank's land administration portfolio, with commitments amounting to $1.2 billion. His journey with the Bank began in 1998, during which he dedicated himself to rural community development, and land policy reforms and land administration projects in over 20 countries worldwide, predominantly in Africa and Latin America. Among his numerous roles, he spent two years as Head of the Bank’s regional office in Recife, Brazil, and he represented the Bank in multiple global partnerships, serving as a pivotal figure in related discussions. Dr. Muñoz was born and raised in Bolivia. He holds a B.S. in Engineering from Swarthmore College and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Economics from Stanford University.
Contact
https://www.wm.edu/offices/iic/