Who We Are

Expert Research Fellow

Sam Jones

Sam Jones is a Research Fellow at UNU-WIDER based in Mozambique, on extended leave from his position as an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics, University of Copenhagen.

Staff Human Resources Advisor

Viktorija Jordanoska

Viktorija Jordanoska has been with UNU-EGOV since June 2022.

Expert Senior Research Analyst

Zoran Jordanoski

Zoran Jordanoski is a Senior Research Analyst at the United Nations University (UNU-EGOV) since 2018.

Staff Intern

Susana Jorge

Susana Jorge is an Intern at the United Nations University International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH).

Expert Adjunct Associate Professor

Rui José

Rui José is an Adjunct Professor at the United Nations University (UNU-EGOV) since 2024.

Expert Research Associate

Maria Jouste

Maria Jouste is a Research Associate at UNU-WIDER.

Expert Deputy Director

Prof. Patricia Justino

Professor Patricia Justino is the Deputy Director of UNU-WIDER.

Advisory Board Member International Advisory Board Member

Naila Kabeer

Naila Kabeer is Professor of Gender and Development at the Department of International Development.

Expert Associate Research Professor, Water Economics and Policy

Dr. Taher Kahil conducts integrated hydrological-economic assessments to guide the selection and design of water management policies that ensure water security for all in the face of future climate and socio-economic changes.

Expert Lead, Nature-Based Solutions and Resilient Cities

Prof. Zahra Kalantari

Professor Zahra Kalantari's work advances the understanding of interactions between urban socio-economic, socio-physical, and biophysical systems, which is essential for developing effective and efficient strategies and transition pathways for climate change mitigation, adaptation, and monitoring.