Innovating in International Organizations: Insights from the OECD and UN

Learn from key experts who push for innovation and the adoption of new technologies within the United Nations Secretariat, UNICEF and the OECD. What does innovation mean for international organizations? When is it meaningful? How to overcome barriers and obstacles to create lasting change through innovation? 

• Salem Avan, Director, Policy, Strategy & Governance Division at the United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT)

• Radha Kulkarni, Investment Manager & Lead, Innovative Financing at the Innovative Finance Hub, UNICEF's Office of Innovation

• Benjamin Kumpf, Head of Innovation for Development Facility, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)

The panel will be moderated by Professor Jenny McGill, director of SIPA' Econonmic and Political Development concentration. 

Columbia students, faculty and staff may attend in person; others please join us virtually. Please see the different registration options.

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Co-hosted with: United Nations Association, MPA in Development Practice, Leadership, Innovation, and Design Specialization, International Organization/UN Studies Specialization

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