Industry AssignmentGLED 101: Introduction to VCU GlobeSegen Matthews

What do I want to do? I would like to work for the government,

particularly in the United Nations or State Department.

Who did I interview? Dino Fortuna Worked for IFAD International Fund for Agricultural

Development

What is IFAD? Since it was created in 1977, IFAD has

focused exclusively on rural poverty reduction, working with poor rural populations in developing countries to eliminate poverty, hunger and malnutrition; raise their productivity and incomes; and improve the quality of their lives. The Fund has designed and implemented projects in very different natural, socio-economic and cultural environments. 

What opportunities are there for this profession? Field work- hands on experience in

different countries Study/research abroad- able to get jobs

in different countries He has met people from all over the

world from all walks of life working in for IFAD.

How did he get this job/ What national cultures did he work with?

He studied Political Science

in a small college in Italy.

He worked in the United

States, Italy, and several

countries in Africa.

Three pieces of advice? Empathize Be strong Get ready to do hands on work

How will VCU Globe help me? Traveling (study abroad) Different cultural experiences Peace Corp Prep