Angela Sarcina is an independent consultant with expertise in the field of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) for sustainable development. She has worked for UNESCO on STI Policy, Open Science, and Science Diplomacy issues, as well as with universities and research institutions in Italy and China on the analysis of innovation systems and technology transfer dynamics. She holds a double PhD in Economics from the South China University of Technology and the University of Ferrara. She has a MSc in Applied Economics and Economic Policies and a BSc in Economics of Public Administrations and International Institutions from the University of Ferrara.