Dr. Jorge Werthein, an Argentine national, has devoted 45 years to international cooperation and public policy. In recent years, he has channeled all his enthusiasm into contributing to the sustainable development of agriculture and the well-being of rural populations. He is currently Special Advisor to the Director General of IICA, the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture. He previously served as Senior Advisor for Latin America and the Caribbean at the Education Above All Foundation, chaired by Sheikha Moza of Qatar, and as Special Advisor to the Secretary General of the OEI, the Organization of Ibero-American States for Education, Science and Culture. He was Director and Representative of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) in Brazil from 1996 to 2005. He is the author and co-author of numerous books and publications on education, science, development, and public policy. He holds a Doctorate in Education from Stanford University, as well as Master’s degrees in Communications and Education from the same university, and a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of California, Berkeley. He speaks Spanish, English, and Portuguese.
