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Maja Andjelkovic 2nd Maja Andjelkovic PhD student at Oxford Internet Institute Oxford, United KingdomInternational Trade and Development Current The World Bank, Oxford Internet Institute Previous The World Bank, International Institute for Sustainable Development, SonicBoomerang Education University of Kent 500+ connectionsConnectSend Maja InMailMore options uk.linkedin.com/in/majaa Background Summary Specialties:Entrepreneurship Innovation Networks Mobile and Internet Technology Sustainable Development International Governance Experience The World BankMobile Innovation Program, infoDev The World Bank October 2009 – Present (4 years 8 months)London, UK * Manage programs to support growth-oriented technology businesses in emerging and frontier markets via networking, training, mentoring, incubation, acceleration and financing for mobile industry entrepreneurs. • Lead collaborative research projects. • Responsible for strategy development, partnerships and donor engagement. (Open)1 recommendation Ernest Akinlola Ernest Akinlola Executive Director at Business Telecoms Solutions, Managing Partner Right Instinct Ltd Last year, I had the privilege of working with Maja and her team on a InfoDev/World Bank project and a subsequent Mobile Boot Camp for start-ups. Maja is exceptionally bright and perceptive. She has an uncanny ability to understand where people are...View PhD student Oxford Internet Institute September 2009 – Present (4 years 9 months)Oxford, United Kingdom Interest in the role of informal networks in innovation, with a focus on the mobile industry in emerging markets. The World BankCountry Counsellor (Canada), International Affairs The World Bank March 2007 – October 2009 (2 years 8 months)Washington D.C. • Developed and implemented overall strategy for World Bank’s outreach to Canada. • Strengthened relationships with Canadian government, private sector, civil society and media. • Analyzed Canadian priorities and regularly briefed WB staff, management and president. International Institute for Sustainable DevelopmentProject Officer, Global Connectivity International Institute for Sustainable Development September 2002 – March 2007 (4 years 7 months)Ottawa, Canada • Coordinated research on the links between development and Internet policy, including on universal broadband, traffic shaping, intellectual property, and regulation models. • Initiated IISD’s work on Internet policy and led its involvement at the Internet Governance Forum. • Advanced relationships with donors, clients and partners in the Internet and ICT communities. • Managed project teams of up to 15 members. (Open)1 recommendation Pavel Antonov Pavel Antonov Journalist / Public Communicator I have worked with Maja since the World Summit for Information Society in Tunis, 2005, where she was launching Developing Connection - a compilation of studies on Information Society and Sustainable Development that she had co-edited. Maja...View Product Manager SonicBoomerang 2000 – 2002 (2 years)Toronto, Ontario • Managed product development of sentiment analysis tools through numerous upgrades, feature additions and functionality tests. • Contributed to all aspects of the startup, including strategy development and fundraising. Languages Serbian Native or bilingual proficiency French Elementary proficiency English Native or bilingual proficiency Skills & Endorsements Top Skills 28Entrepreneurship 28International Relations 24International... 13Start-ups 10Research 8Program Management 7Governance 4Sustainable Development 4Management 3Social Media Maja also knows about... 3Project Management 3Policy Analysis 2Public Policy 1Data Analysis 1Policy 1Corporate Social... 1Africa 1Strategic Planning 1Business Development 1Strategy 1Fundraising 1Management Consulting Spanish Education University of Kent University of Kent LLM, International Law and International Relations (Distinction) 2005 – 2006 Queen's University Queen's University Bachelor (Honours), Commerce 1997 – 2001 Honors & Awards Additional Honors & Awards Oxford University Press Clarendon Scholarship Kent Law School Achievement Prize (best dissertation in class) Recommendations Received (2)Given (4) Mobile Innovation Program, infoDev The World Bank Ernest Akinlola Ernest Akinlola Executive Director at Business Telecoms Solutions, Managing Partner Right Instinct Ltd Last year, I had the privilege of working with Maja and her team on a InfoDev/World Bank project and a subsequent Mobile Boot Camp for start-ups. Maja is exceptionally bright and perceptive. She has an uncanny ability to understand where people are coming from and knows how to motivate them to successful results. A strong and supportive leader who is results orientated and...more May 7, 2014, Ernest was with another company when working with Maja at The World Bank Project Officer, Global Connectivity International Institute for Sustainable Development Pavel Antonov Pavel Antonov Journalist / Public Communicator I have worked with Maja since the World Summit for Information Society in Tunis, 2005, where she was launching Developing Connection - a compilation of studies on Information Society and Sustainable Development that she had co-edited. Maja impressed me as a very motivated and knowledgeable expert, willing to expand her scope of expertise and understanding. She is an...more July 15, 2007, Pavel was with another company when working with Maja at International Institute for Sustainable Development ConnectionsShared (11) Michael RobertsMichael Roberts1st Open Data Technical Manager at World Wide Web Foundation Kris DevKris Dev1st Expert Trainer at Centre for Training & Development Jonathan GosierJonathan Gosier1st Award Winning Designer and Dataist Pete CranstonPete Cranston1st Digital Media, Knowledge Management, ICT and International Development Erik HersmanErik Hersman1st CEO at BRCK Juliana RotichJuliana Rotich1st Executive Director at Ushahidi Matthew DawesMatthew Dawes1st Founder & CEO, all amber Oleg PetrovOleg Petrov1st Program Coordinator (Senior Program Officer) at World Bank Jacques L. HamelJacques L. 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