I applied for this Master as a former student of the School of Economics of the University of Rome Tor Vergata. After concluding my studies, i spend many years abroad working in the international field. In order to further expand my professional knowledge with economic development issues and to enrich it with a stronger knowledge of quantitative methods for applied research, I`m sure it will be extremely useful to me to attend the Master in Development Economics and International Cooperation. I hope this Master will give me the opportunity to embark on careers in international organizations thanks also to a strong personal interest in different cultures due to my life experience.