Diana Owuor

Economics

Panelist during the YouthVoices forum of the Africa Dialogue Series 2023 Streamed on 04 May 2023 

Engaged in a public information campaign through the Africa Dialogue Series 2023 #ADS2023 by United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on Africa where I was a panelist in the Youth Voices forum, as a nominee of the UNCTAD youth network. The theme of the panel was ‘Boosting Trade Facilitation and Rethinking the Foundations of Africa’s Export Diversification’ where I spoke about jobless growth and the imperative for reinvesting in job-producing areas 

Moderator during an event co-developed between 89 Netherlands, Studio Europa and European Careers Association Maastricht Streamed on 11 February 2022. 

Topic: Introduction to policy briefs: How to translate findings into policy advice. The session answered questions such as ‘How does writing style/language of policy briefs differ from that of academic publications?’ ‘How do you get actionable results from your research?’ ‘How do you find funding for your research’ and more

Podcast with Arcadis NV Company Netherlands Streamed on 29 May 2021

I engaged in a research project reimagining the future with Arcadis NV Company Netherlands. We had so much fun recording our final product. In the first podcast we discuss Current Trends and Future Impacts. We cover topics in technology, economics and society. In our second podcast we take you on a journey through a day in 2050.

Panelist at a webinar on regional trade organized by Strathmore Business School Streamed on 18 March 2021 

In this webinar, experts analyse the effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on East Africa Trade through a report presentation and panel discussion. Report Title: Waving or Drowning? The Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on East African Trade. I spoke on the impact of the pandemic on youth

Speaker at the Anniversary of the UN75 Celebration at the Hague Netherlands Streamed on 24 October 2020 

During a commemorative event celebrating 75 years of the UN, alongside the President of the International Court of Justice, Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Chair UN Studies in Peace and Justice, I presented key recommendations on countering inequality and shaping our future together

Transport and Logistics

Panelist during the Launch of the Public Transport Code of Conduct in Nairobi Kenya on 15 June 2022. 

Representative of the PLGP Network during the launch of the Public Transport code of conduct in Nairobi Kenya. Panelist alongside Nairobi Metropolitan Service (NMS) Head of Traffic, National Transport and Safety Authority Road Safety Programmes Manager and Matatu Owners Association Representatives