Profile Detail

First NameCristina

Last NameSala

Biography
Cristina Sala Valdés is researcher at the Institute of Peace and Development Studies (IEPC – University of Oviedo) and counsellor and tutor of MA subjects within the Campus for Peace (Open University of Catalonia). She has obtained her PHD with a dissertation dedicated to “Pathways of Communications for Peace. Conceptualization, Critic Review and Proposals from the lenses of Communication towards Social Change and Conflict Transformation Theory” (University of Deusto). She also holds a MA in Evaluation of Public Policies and Programs (Complutense University). Cristina has completed two years research period (Marie Curie Research Grant) within the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, Uppsala University and the Centre for Social studies, University of Coimbra. She is author of several articles, chapters in books and study materials that explore the intersections between communication, peace and developments. Besides her academic appointments, Cristina works as consultant for the Basque Office of UNHCR and the Spanish Association of Evaluation (APROEVAL). As a member of the European Union Latin America Relations Observatory (OBREAL) she is committed to develop participatory processes that help building sustainable peace in Colombia.

CountrySpain

Profile Details

First Name

Cristina

Last Name

Sala

Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself or the work of your organization (no more than 3 paragraphs)

Cristina Sala Valdés is researcher at the Institute of Peace and Development Studies (IEPC – University of Oviedo) and counsellor and tutor of MA subjects within the Campus for Peace (Open University of Catalonia). She has obtained her PHD with a dissertation dedicated to “Pathways of Communications for Peace. Conceptualization, Critic Review and Proposals from the lenses of Communication towards Social Change and Conflict Transformation Theory” (University of Deusto). She also holds a MA in Evaluation of Public Policies and Programs (Complutense University). Cristina has completed two years research period (Marie Curie Research Grant) within the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, Uppsala University and the Centre for Social studies, University of Coimbra. She is author of several articles, chapters in books and study materials that explore the intersections between communication, peace and developments. Besides her academic appointments, Cristina works as consultant for the Basque Office of UNHCR and the Spanish Association of Evaluation (APROEVAL). As a member of the European Union Latin America Relations Observatory (OBREAL) she is committed to develop participatory processes that help building sustainable peace in Colombia.

Gender

Female

Country/Region

Spain

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Please list the countries and/or regions in which you (or your organization) have direct and significant expertise

Spain, Colombia, Democratic Republic of , Cyprus, Latin America

What is your current country of residence (or location of your organization)?

Spain

What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?

Researcher/PhD (UOC, Voics Institute) Media, Peace and Social Change

How many years professional experience do you have?

6-10

Which Languages do you speak Proficiently? (note we can not list all languages, only some major world languages or ones related to conflict regions)

English, Spanish

Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise (or the primary sectoral areas of your organization)?

Conflict Resolution, Development, Dialogue, Education, Facilitation, Information and Communication Technology, Nonviolence, Peacebuilding , Youth

Which are your primary skills areas (or the primary skill areas of your organization)?

Capacity Building, Communication, Curriculum Development, Program Design, Research, Training

Please select the donors (bi-lateral, international or foundations) in which you have direct and signifcant experience (either work for the donor or on projects funded by them)

UNDP, AECID, European Commission

What are some of your current areas of research (if any)?

Communication for Peace and Development, Community Radio, Post-Liberal Peace, Decolonizing Peace and Communication for Social Change

If appropriate feel free to list several of your (or your organization's) publications

You can check my profile at academia.edu: https://uoc.academia.edu/CristinaSalaValdés