National and Regional Security Department

Last update: August 2017

CURRICULUM VITAE

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Ph D Darina Zhelyazkova

“National and Regional Security” Department

University of National and World Economy (UNWE)

I. PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name / Darina
Surname / Zhelyazkova
Office address / Bulgaria
1. Sofia 1092
3 Dyakon Ignatiy Str.
Ministry of defence of the Republic of Bulgaria
Defence Policy Directorate
Tel. (+359) (0)2 92 20472
Fax: (+359) (0)2 92 20403
E-mail:
2. Sofia 1700
Studentski grad
University of National and World Economy (UNWE),
Department National and Regional Security
E-mail:

PhD in Economics and management (Economics of Defence and Security) since 20 June 2017, topic of her PhD thesis – “Socio-economic aspects of combating trafficking in human beings”, “National and Regional Security” Department, UNWE. She has a total of 9 publications in Bulgarian, 3 publications before the start of her doctoral studies, the others - after 10.04.2012. Participation in three university research projects (since 2008) and one international project (preparing and analyzing information). In the period 07.09.2009 - 07.10.2009 she has gained experience in the Ministry of Defence, “Policy for security” Directorate and since 2012 she has been working as an expert in “Defense Policy” Directorate. Fluent in English and Italian, very good computer skills.

CURRICULUM VITAE

(detailed version)

Ph D Darina Zhelyazkova

Department National and Regional Security

University of National and World Economy (UNWE)

II. ACADEMIC EDUCATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

1. Bachelor degree, “Economics of Defence and Security” - “National and Regional Security” Department, University of National and World Economy (UNWE), Sofia, 2006 - 2010

2. Master degree, “Economics of Defence and Security” - “National and Regional Security” Department, UNWE, Sofia, 2010 – 2011

3. Ph D in Economics and management (Economics of Defence and Security), “National and Regional Security” Department, UNWE, PhD thesis – “Socio-economic aspects of combating trafficking in human beings”, supervisor Associate Professor Konstantin Poudin, 20 June 2017

Courses, trainings and other skills:

4. Italian language course, technical - economic profile, advanced level, University for foreigners, Perugia, Italy, 01.08.2010 – 01.09.2010

5. Course “Arms control – Open skies Treaty”, NATO School in Oberammergau, Germany, 09.09.2013 - 13.09.2013

6. Course “Introduction to public service” at the Institute of public administration, Sofia, Bulgaria, January 2014

7. Participated and successfully completed XVI Consecutive edition of the Summer Seminar for young public policy professionals from Southeastern Europe and the Black Sea region, Albena, Bulgaria 01 – 05 June 2015

8. Workshop “OSCE Code of Conduct – review and outlook: norm setting, implementation, parliamentary oversight and outreach”, Belgrade, Serbia, 06 – 09 October 2015

9. Participation with presentation “Combating trafficking in human beings” in the round table “Preventing and Combating Trafficking in Human Beings”, organized by “National and Regional Security” Department and the Center for Strategic Studies in Defence and Security, 21.20.2014, on the occasion of the European day against human trafficking (18-th of October)

10. Participation in OSCE BMSC Cross-Border Research Conference “Border Security – Globalization and the Challenges of Migration”, 17-21 November 2014, Dushanbe, Tajikistan, presentation “Analysis of the trafficking in human beings as an economic problem and the Bulgarian model to combat it”, received Certificate of appreciation

11. Participation in Business – Forum "IT services, high technology and innovation - prospects for bilateral cooperation", organized by the Embassy of Greece in Bulgaria, Department of Economic and Commercial Affairs, together with the Hellenic Business Council in Bulgaria and the Federation of Business Industry Greece, 10.12.2014, hotel Sofia Hotel Balkan (Sheraton), Serdica Hall, Sofia.

12. Participation in the celebration of the "International Day of Human Rights" under the slogan "The rights - 365 days", organized by the UN Association of Bulgaria, 10.12.2014, hotel Anel, Hall Gallery, Sofia.

13. Тraining (12.15.2014) under the project "Improvement of the administrative services to citizens and the administration of the Ministry of Defence and developing mechanisms for electronic control and continuous monitoring of the administrative output, by upgrading AIS"Documentooborot”, "AIS" Documentooborot - web based version ", Contract № 13-32-12/28.01.2014. The project is implemented with the financial support of Operational Programme "Administrative capacity", co-financed by the Structural Funds and the Cohesion Fund of the European Union.

14. Participation as a volunteer (collection and analysis of information) for the preparation of the report "Trafficking as a global phenomenon: political and socio-economic aspects" to the TRACE project by the "Animus Association" Foundation, January - February 2015. TRACE is a two-year project funded by the EU which takes place in the period May 2014 - May 2016

15. Participation in the International Conference East-West Defence & Security Co-operation Conference (EWDSC 2015), 28 - 30 April 2015, Central military club, Sofia (www.ewdsc.com)

16. Participation in the International Conference "Fostering relations between Europe, Middle East and North Africa in combating the growing threat of terrorism, radicalism and foreign fighters", 21 – 22 May 2015, Central military club, Sofia, Bulgaria

17. Participation at “Where are the Western Balkans heading?” – discussion on the foreign policies and the future of the post-Yugoslav states, 08.09.2015, Representation of the European Commission in Bulgaria, Sofia, partners: Konrad Adenauer Foundation and Sofia Security Forum

18. Participation at International conference “Women, peace and security: What they do, why it matters” dedicated on the 15-th anniversary of UNSC Resolution 1325, 27 – 28 October 2015, Central military club, Sofia, Bulgaria

19. Participation at Scientific conference “Teaching and research on economy of defence and security – present and future”, dedicated on 25-th anniversary of the Department "National and Regional Security”, UNWE, 10.11.2015

20. Participation at One Young World Summit, 18-21 November 2015, Bangkok, Thailand, where the topic “Trafficking in human beings” was presented, www.oneyoungworld.com; One Young World Ambassador

21. Participation at 13-th annual consultations on The Document on Confidence and Security Building Measures in the Naval Field in the Black Sea, 11.12.2015, Hofburg Imperial Palace, Vienna, Austria

22. Participation in a tournament in shooting in honor of 8-th of March with a pistol "Makarov", Sofia garrison, received a diploma for the Ministry of Defence’s team, first place, 01.03.2016, Sofia

23. Participation with a presentation on "Trafficking in human beings", six hours, (eighth and tenth grade) from the Professional School of Tourism, Bankya with the cooperation of the Anti-delinquency of minors Commission to the Municipality of Bankya and Department "National and Regional Security", UNWE, 10 May 2016

24. Participation at Informal Seminar and Fifth Annual Discussion on the Code of conduct on politico-military aspects of security, 21-22 June 2016, Hofburg Imperial Palace, Vienna, Austria

25. Participation at the Fifth CFE Review Conference, 27 September 2016, Hofburg Imperial Palace, Vienna, Austria

26. Participation in a seminar “CSDP in the context of the Bulgarian presidency of the EU Council”, 13-15 October 2016, Sozopol, Bulgaria

27. Participation in a launch event for: SONDER GLOBAL, A Charity Devoted to Finding Well-Informed Approaches to Tackling Human Trafficking, An Initiative of Miss World Bulgaria 2016 – Galina Mihaylova on the “Anti-Slavery Day” on 18th October, with presentation “Prevention as a part of the fight against trafficking in human beings”, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rP4nCLPdGFM

28. Participation in the meeting of the Industry Forum on EU initiatives for the development of technological industrial base, 05.12.2016, Central Military Club in Sofia

29. Participation in a public discussion “The future of the European project”, organized by The Information Bureau of the European Parliament in Bulgaria and the Diplomatic Institute of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria, 27.01.2017, Central Military Club in Sofia

30. Participation in a tournament in shooting in honor of 8-th of March with a pistol "Makarov", Sofia garrison, personal diploma received, fourth place, 02.03.2017, Sofia

ІІІ. WORKING EXPERIENCE
From 15.01.2009 to 30.08.2012 / Customer support with Italian and English language, 60k LTD, www.60k.bg
From 03.09.2012 to 31.12.2016 / Junior Expert, Ministry of defence of the Republic of Bulgaria, “European Union and international organizations” Department, “Defence policy” Directorate www.mod.bg
Since 03.01.2017 up to now / Senior Expert, Ministry of defence of the Republic of Bulgaria, “European Union and international organizations” Department, “Defence policy” Directorate www.mod.bg
Languages / Bulgarian – mother tongue
English
Italian
Research interests / Economics of Defence and Security,
Trafficking of human beings – economic and social aspects,
Politico – military aspects of security – OSCE, UN
Critical infrastructure protection,
Human rights, and others.
Hobby / Folklore dances

REFERENCE FOR SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS

Ph D Darina Zhelyazkova, National and Regional Security Department

№ / Title / Authorship / Where and when it was published
A. Articles in periodicals and publications in scientific papers organizations (in Bulgarian)
1. / “Overview of Terrorism”, chapter 2 / Article, author / Publication in the first stage of the project "Economic Aspects of Terrorism: Analysis of international experience and identifying best practices", Sofia, 2010
2. / “Measurement and statistical indicators of the economic aspects of terrorism”, chapter 11 / Article, author / Publication in the second stage of the project "Economic Aspects of Terrorism: Sectoral impact analysis and research methods in the European Union," Publishing Complex - World Economy, Sofia, 2012
3. / “Initiatives of Sweden on combating trafficking in human beings” in collaboration with Milena Ilkova / Article, co-author / Publication in the first stage of the project "Human Trafficking - Social - Economic aspects", publisher: "Economy", Sofia, 2010
4. / „Combating Trafficking in Human Beings - main activity of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)“ / Article, author / Journal "Military Journal", ISSN 0861-7392, issue. 3 of 2013
5. / „Economic Aspects of Trafficking in Human Beings“ / Article, author / Published in electronic form in the journal "Problems of security and reform of the security sector", ISSN 1314 - 5754, issue. 28 year 10 – April 2014
6. / „Economic dimensions of Trafficking in Human Beings“ / Article, author / Published in electronic form in the journal "Problems of security and reform of the security sector", ISSN 1314 - 5754, issue. 29 year 10 - July 2014
B. Scientific reports and papers in conference proceedings (in Bulgarian)
7. / „Trafficking in human beings – a threat for the national security of the Republic of Bulgaria“ / Report, author / In a book of reports from Conference “Current security issues”, volume 5, scientific direction "Other areas related to dynamic security environment," 16-18 October 2013, National Military University "Vasil Levski", Publisher complex "Vasil Levski", Veliko Tarnovo, 2013, ISBN 978-954-753 -200-7
8. / „Economic aspects of combating trafficking in human beings“ / Report, author / In a book of reports from Jubilee Conference "Ten years of the Republic of Bulgaria in NATO", Sofia, 05 April 2014, University of National and World Economy (UNWE), Publishing complex - UNWE, ISBN 978-954-644-745-6
9. / “Prevention - a key element of the model for combating trafficking in human beings” / Report, author / In a book of reports from International Conference (28-30 April 2016, Ravda), 2016“Trade and Innovation”, Publishing Complex - UNWE, ISBN 978-954-644-901-6
C. UNIVERSITY PROJECTS / Period of participtaion
10. / Critical Infrastructure Protection in the EU and Bulgaria-economic and organizational aspects, UNWE, 2008-2009 - Head Assoc. Prof. Tsvetan Tsvetkov / 2009 / Reports from the project
11. / Economic Aspects of Terrorism – 2009 – 2011 г. - Head prof. Dimitar Dimitrov / 2010, 2012 / Publication in the first stage of the project "Economic Aspects of Terrorism: Analysis of international experience and identifying best practices", Sofia, 2010, “Overview of Terrorism”, chapter 2; Publication in the second stage of the project "Economic Aspects of Terrorism: Sectoral impact analysis and research methods in the European Union," Publishing Complex - World Economy, Sofia, 2012, “Measurement and statistical indicators of the economic aspects of terrorism”, chapter 11
12. / Human Trafficking - Socio - Economic aspects – (first stage) 2009 – 2010 – Head prof. Stefan Hristov / 2010 / Publication in the first stage of the project "Human Trafficking - Socio - Economic aspects", publisher: "Economy", Sofia, 2010, “Initiatives of Sweden on combating trafficking in human beings” in collaboration with Milena Ilkova
D. NATIONAL PROJECTS
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14. / E. INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS
15. / Project SfP-982063 „Management of security related R&D in support of defense industrial transformation”) - NATO program "Science for Peace and Security", 2009 / 2009 / Reports from the project