Reda Benkirane

Reda Benkirane, sociologist and anthropologist, holds a Doctorate in philosophy from the University of Lyon, an Mphil in urban sociology and cultural anthropology and a Master in development studies from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (Geneva).  For more than 30 years, he has been working as an expert in international affairs for NGOs and UN agencies. In parallel, he has been involved in various research activities on critical social, political, cultural and scientific issues.  He has participated in the creation and set-up of many international initiatives – including an NGO and a research centre.