My name is Hajar Anbar, I was born and raised in Morocco. Travelling and discovering new cultures made the most part of my adult life; it reached to a point that it became difficult for me to identify solely as a Moroccan. I like to call myself a global citizen always ready for the next destination.
I graduated from University Mohamed 5 Agdal in 2011 with a bachelor degree in economics, then I followed the common flow and applied for a master program in international trade in University Mohamed 5 Soussi. I quickly realized that the program was not the right fit for me and that I something more meaningful awaited me.
I was always fascinated with how the world works and how countries interact with each other. That quickly lead to building a strong passion in international affairs, specifically international conflicts. Something about conflicts has always triggered my interest. After few years of work experience with a Pan-African organization, I soon came to identify my next steps.
I am currently a graduate student in Development and International Cooperation at Jyvaskyla University in Finland. I am specifically interested in natural resource governance in conflict driven countries in Africa. The issue of natural resource scarcity and it’s strong linkages with the land and environment is both fascinating and alarming. I am interested in promoting nonviolent ways to utilizing and allocating natural resources wealth to all people.
I believe that the main sources of all our current conflicts are man–made, it is through social justice and transparent governance systems, where local communities take matters into their own hands that we can prosper and avoid insurgencies.
Hajar Anbar is one of the 10 young professionals who will facilitate a session at the 2016 Global Landscapes Forum in Morocco. Learn more about this year’s Global Landscapes Forum’s Youth activities; meet our 10 youth facilitators, and discover the Youth in Landscape Initiative!
