Anton Bjork
Functional Title:
Social Affairs Officer
Institution:
ESCWA - Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia
Email Address:
bjork1@un.org
Phone Number:
+961 76 732 608
Bio
I have spent most of the last decade working at UN ESCWA (first as an IC/consultant and more recenly as a Social Affairs Officer), mainly in the domain of social protection but also with e.g. disability matters. My interests outside of work include exercising, reading, and learnig languages.
I have spent most of the last decade working at UN ESCWA (first as an IC/consultant and more recenly as a Social Affairs Officer), mainly in the domain of social protection but also with e.g. disability matters. My interests outside of work include exercising, reading, and learnig languages.
Social
Years of experience 8-10 Years
SDGs Expertise:
Countries of Expertise:
- Data analysis
- VNR Preparations/Support
| Degree Title | University | Graduation Date |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) in International Studies | Aarhus University | 2016-07-08 |
| Title | URL | Author/Co-Author |
|---|---|---|
| Social Protection Reform in Arab Countries | https://www.unescwa.org/sites/default/files/pubs/pdf/social-protection-reforms-arab-countries-2019-english_0.pdf | Co-Author |
| Targeted Social Protection in Arab Countries before and during the Covid-19 Crisis | https://www.unescwa.org/publications/targeted-social-protection-arab-countries-covid-19 | Co-Author |
| Disability in the Arab Region 2018 | https://www.unescwa.org/publications/disability-arab-region-2018 | Co-Author |
| New report: Strengthening Social Protection for Persons with Disabilities in Arab Countries | https://www.unescwa.org/news/new-report-strengthening-social-protection-persons-disabilities-arab-countries | Co-Author |
