Stefano De Cupis is a Strategic Communications Specialist in the World Bank Group’s Education Global Practice.
Stefano has been working globally as a Strategic Communications and External Relations Specialist for more than 14 years with multifaceted international organizations (i.e. African Development Bank; United Nations; and others). His specializations include: online/offline communications, advocacy, strategic partnerships, digital strategies, branding, web development, social media campaigns, external and media relations. He is proficient in digital inbound marketing, analytics, CMS, SEO, graphics design, photo and audio/video editing as well as various mobile apps and desktop tools. He has published extensively as UN Correspondent and authored various blogs for the Global Partnership for Education (GPE). Stefano is also one of the top digital UN SDG Champions as well as Google Maps Top Guides (12M+ views). In his role as a Strategic Communications Specialist, he supports the World Bank Global Director for Education as well as the entire Education Global Practice and coordinates with World Bank departments, regional offices, UN partners, and key stakeholders to enhance the visibility, credibility, and outreach of our work at different levels. He holds a Master of Arts in International Communication, a post-graduate diploma in International Affairs, as well as a dual Master of Arts in Development Cooperation and International Relations. Stefano is fluent in Italian, English, and French and has a working knowledge of Spanish and Russian. Follow him on Twitter X: @StefanoDeCupis