Georgiana Blaj
World Bank
Georgiana Blaj

Sociologist with 14+ years of experience working on research and evaluation projects, with a strong understanding of social systems and policies and how they impact individuals and communities. Participated in large-scale projects aimed at modeling public policies and improving the lives of vulnerable populations, with a focus on children, persons with disabilities, and older people. Highly attuned to ethical considerations and committed to conducting research that is rigorous, objective, and respectful of the rights and dignity of participants.
Currently working as a Social Protection Specialist at the World Bank, providing advisory services to governments in operationalizing reforms in the social sector. My role involves collaborating with relevant actors to design and implement effective strategies to enhance the efficiency, accessibility, and equity of social services.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Countries | Northern Macedonia; Romania; |
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Topics | Access to care; Care economy; Care needs poverty and deprivation; Cash benefits; Costs of LTC; Eligibility for public LTC; Employment education and family carers; LTC Policy; LTC Reforms; Quality of care; Quality regulation and accreditation for LTC services; Unpaid / informal care; |
Methods | Analysis of administrative data; Case studies; Comparative policy analysis; Data science and LTC research; Measure validation; Pilot study; Psychometric testing; Qualitative studies; Quasi-experimental methods; Social network analysis; Theory and frameworks; |
Role | Research; |
Interest Groups | Long-Term Care Policy; Quality improvement in Long-Term Care; Technology and Long-Term Care; Unmet need inequalities and care poverty (UNICAP); Workforce Capacity and Capability; |
https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiana-blaj/ |