On today's episode, I am joined by Jan Jaap from Acacia Water. Jan Jaap will walk us through his journey, starting as a young professional through the Young Expert Programmes' (YEP Programmes) as a geo-hydrologist (groundwater expert). A Dutch-funded programme aiming to improve the chances for young experts to get enrolled in the field of international development work.
Host: Joshua Okoduwa
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On today’s episode, I am joined by Talia Meeuwissen from UNICEF. Talia will walk us through her journey, starting as a young professional with dual nationalities and two master’s degrees from the University of Oxford and The London School of Economics and Political Science. She delves into what it means to be over-qualified and under-qualified for roles, are international organizations worth the hype, the value of people and networking for success.
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On today’s episode, we’re joined by Temwanani Chirembo and Tolulope Olushina from the UN and World Bank, respectively. Temwa and Tolu will walk us through their journeys, starting as young professionals from the global south, the challenges, the successes and the importance of people and networks.
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Welcome to Day 1 of Development Unboxed
In this trailer episode, Joshua introduces the importance of curating stories of young people working within the Global South and thriving in the international development space. Stories will be curated through guest interviews to inspire, educate, and give insights on the to-do for living purposeful, intentional and fulfilment.
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