Former prime minister Jacinda Ardern has joined Oxford
University’s Blavatnik School of Government as a
Distinguished Fellow and member of the world leaders
circle.
Dame Jacinda has a three-year affiliation to
the network of former heads of government, and will attend
an annual gathering at the English university.
The
world leaders circle aims to improve governance around the
world.
In a statement, Professor Ngaire Woods said
they were delighted to welcome Dame Jacinda.
“Her
leadership in times of crisis, commitment to public service,
and deep understanding of governance will bring invaluable
insights to our global community.”
Professor Woods
said the Oxford initiative would be aiming to train aspiring
public leaders from 60 countries this year.
Ardern
said in a statement she hoped to contribute to thinking
around the deep challenges the global community was
facing.
“Through the Christchurch Call community’s
work to eliminate terrorist and violent extremism content
online I have worked with the Blavatnik School in the past.
Joining the world leaders circle will not only provide an
opportunity to strengthen these connections, it will give me
a chance to work alongside a new generation of leaders –
students from over 60 different countries – interested in
enhancing governance through empathetic
leadership.”
Since leaving politics Dame Jacinda has
spent time in the United States working for Harvard
University and is a trustee of Prince William’s Earthshot
Prize.
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