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On May 27, 2026, the International Seminar on Global Governance for Human Security, co-organized by the Global Network Program, was held in a hybrid format.

The seminar welcomed Dr. Eduardo Miguel Velez Bustillo, Consultant at the World Bank Headquarters. Under the theme “Understanding the World Bank in the Global Architecture,” Dr. Velez Bustillo discussed the role of the World Bank within the broader framework of international development and global governance. The lecture explained the institutional position of the World Bank in the international community and how it works with national governments, international organizations, and development partners to address development challenges. He also discussed the functions of the World Bank in the global development architecture from the perspectives of development finance, policy advice, knowledge sharing, and capacity building.

A total of 43 students, faculty, and staff members participated in the seminar, with 26 attending in person and 17 joining online. Through the seminar, participants deepened their understanding of the World Bank’s operations and its practical role in international development. They also had the opportunity to learn how development challenges are addressed through collaboration among diverse actors. The seminar provided a valuable opportunity to consider the relationship between international development and global governance from a practical perspective.