Pedro Munoz-Ramirez

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20242024

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Overview

Joining UWS in late May, 2023.  Dr Muñoz has participated in academic activity previously in Japan as visiting scholar researching about tourism and the Global South, in Costa Rica as lecturer in the subjects of governance and policy, and territorial management, and in Malaysia as guest speaker for workshops held by the Centre of Latin American Studies of Malaya University in Malaysia.

His work encompasses a variety of subjects where he has explored the relationship between militarism and tourism, tourism and geopolitics, tourism in relationship with the Global South, and colonialism in the modern era. Other research interests of his are the manipulation of public opinion, public policy and AI, cooperativism, and regional development.

 

Current research activities

Dr Muñoz is working with colleagues from the Centre for Migration, Diaspora, Citizenship & Identity on the topic of tourism and its relationship with host communities, and how it may influence a variety of migration flows to and from an area, and its implications.

Also, he is also working with colleagues from the Sustainable Policy Analysis Centre analysing the impact of AI on learning cultures, and more widely on policy issues and society.

Furthermore, he co-supervises PhD comparative research mental health policies in Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom. 

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 1 - No Poverty
  • SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

External positions

Assistant Lecturer, Universidad de Costa Rica

1 Mar 202130 Mar 2022

General Manager, Méndez & Bustamante Exports

1 Jul 202030 Jun 2022

Visiting Scholar, University of the Ryukyus

1 Dec 201930 Jul 2021

Supply & Asset Control Supervisor, Ministry of Labour and Social Security

1 Dec 201028 Feb 2013

Asset Manager, Ministry of Foreign Trade

1 Jul 201030 Nov 2010

Analyst, Ministry of Culture and Youth

1 Apr 200930 Jun 2010

Analyst, Ministry of Education

1 Jan 200830 Mar 2009

Keywords

  • JV Colonies and colonization. Emigration and immigration. International migration
  • Colonialism
  • Neocolonialism
  • JZ International relations
  • Militarism & civilian society
  • H Social Sciences (General)
  • Rural development
  • Regional development
  • Global South
  • HC Economic History and Conditions
  • Political economy of tourism
  • Political Economy
  • PN0080 Criticism
  • Narrative analysis

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