Eduardo Missoni

Eduardo Missoni at the 21st World Scout Jamboree.

Eduardo Missoni (born July 31 1954 in Rome) is an Italian medical doctor who has been active in numerous social causes. He is currently serving as the Secretary General of the World Organization of the Scout Movement from April 1, 2004 through November 30, 2007.

Life

Dr. Missoni received his medical training and specialty in tropical medicine from Rome University. He subsequently obtained a Masters Degree from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. He is a professor at Bocconi University Management School in Milan. His area of teaching and research is related to health development cooperation management and global strategies for health.

He began his career as a volunteer doctor in Nicaragua. He was later employed as a UNICEF officer in Mexico. He worked for the Italian government in the capacity of adviser and representative for health cooperation programs in Latin America and sub-Saharan Africa.

As a youth in Italy Dr. Missoni joined the Movement as a Scout. Later, as a young adult he became a Scout leader. He remained active in Scouting and became the Secretary General of WOSM 1 April, 2004.

See also

• World Organization of the Scout Movement

External links

• Missoni Website
• Secretary General of the World Organisation of the Scout Movement
• Collection of information about the end of his mandate