Matteo Rosati
He is an expert in international cooperation for the protection and promotion of culture. After experiences with other bilateral and multilateral development agencies, he joined UNESCO in 2005. He is currently Program Specialist and Head of the Culture Unit at UNESCO’s Regional Office for Science and Culture in Europe, where he works on the conceptualization, coordination and implementation of the Office’s program in the field of culture, with a geographical focus on Southeastern Europe. His experience ranges from cultural heritage protection and management, cultural cooperation, intangible cultural heritage, diversity of cultural expressions, and the role of culture for sustainable development. Matteo Rosati holds a master’s degree with honors in communication sciences and international relations. He is a member of several scientific and advisory committees and a guest lecturer in six master’s programs on cultural heritage management. His previous work experience includes positions at UNDESA, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the World Bank.
