Ricardo is a PhD fellow at McGill University in Social Work with an MSc in Democracy and Governance. I am skilled in designing rigorous research studies, including selecting suitable methodologies and sampling techniques. Ricardo is capable of critically evaluating information, identifying patterns, and drawing meaningful conclusions while adhering to high ethical standards and considerations.

I am interested in Social Work, Public Policy formulation and Analysis, African Studies, Forced Migration Studies, International Development Studies, peace and conflict studies, Education, governance, social transformation, community development, and social policy research.

In the refugee social and economic community transformation, the comprehensive refugee response framework is a key framework for the UNHCR’s operations and ensuring protection and durable solutions which strengthen the community-based structures from theory to practice supporting refugees and host communities.