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DE LA VARGA MAS, Octavi

Col·laborador docent
Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences
Department of Economy and Business Organization

Contact

odelavarga@uic.es
  • Academic training
  • Professional experience
  • Subjects taught
• Law degree from UNED.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law from INEDE.
• Master’s degree in European Studies from UAB.
• Postgraduate degree in International Humanitarian Aid from the University of Deusto.
• Postgraduate degree in International Relations from the University of Barcelona.
• Postgraduate degree in Strategic Negotiation from UOC.
• Postgraduate degree in International Action of Local Governments from the University of Málaga.
• Graduate of the specialization in Urban Strategic Thinking from CIDEU.
Over 25 years of experience in the NGO sector (notably with Oxfam Intermón and Oxfam International), in local public administration (Barcelona Provincial Council, serving as Head of the Europe Office, Head of the Development Cooperation Office, and Advisor on International Strategic Projects), as well as in international programs and networks (Executive Director of the Orientation and Coordination Office of the URB-AL III Program and Secretary General of Metropolis).

Extensive experience in the international action of local governments, decentralized cooperation, territorial governance, and urban development strategies.
Course 2025-2026 - Period: 01/09/2025 - 31/08/2026
  • Official Master
    Master of International Cooperation in Sustainable Emergency Architecture
    • - Introduction to Emergency and Urban Development
  • Others
    Lifelong Learning Master's Degree in Cooperation, Development and Social Economy
    • - Law and Institutions
Course 2024-2025 - Period: 01/09/2024 - 31/08/2025
  • Others
    Lifelong Learning Master's Degree in Cooperation, Development and Social Economy
    • - Law and Institutions

Academic training

• Law degree from UNED.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law from INEDE.
• Master’s degree in European Studies from UAB.
• Postgraduate degree in International Humanitarian Aid from the University of Deusto.
• Postgraduate degree in International Relations from the University of Barcelona.
• Postgraduate degree in Strategic Negotiation from UOC.
• Postgraduate degree in International Action of Local Governments from the University of Málaga.
• Graduate of the specialization in Urban Strategic Thinking from CIDEU.

Professional experience

Over 25 years of experience in the NGO sector (notably with Oxfam Intermón and Oxfam International), in local public administration (Barcelona Provincial Council, serving as Head of the Europe Office, Head of the Development Cooperation Office, and Advisor on International Strategic Projects), as well as in international programs and networks (Executive Director of the Orientation and Coordination Office of the URB-AL III Program and Secretary General of Metropolis).

Extensive experience in the international action of local governments, decentralized cooperation, territorial governance, and urban development strategies.
Course 2025-2026 - Period: 01/09/2025 - 31/08/2026
  • Official Master
    Master of International Cooperation in Sustainable Emergency Architecture
    • - Introduction to Emergency and Urban Development
  • Others
    Lifelong Learning Master's Degree in Cooperation, Development and Social Economy
    • - Law and Institutions
Course 2024-2025 - Period: 01/09/2024 - 31/08/2025
  • Others
    Lifelong Learning Master's Degree in Cooperation, Development and Social Economy
    • - Law and Institutions