Background
Werthein, Jorge R. was born on September 20, 1941 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Son of Abraham and Sara Werthein.
Werthein, Jorge R. was born on September 20, 1941 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Son of Abraham and Sara Werthein.
Bachelor, University California, Berkeley, 1971. Master of Arts on Education, Stanford (California) University, 1972. Master of Arts in Communications, Stanford (California) University, 1974.
Doctor of Philosophy in Education, Stanford (California) University, 1977.
Vice president, Cordex S.A., Buenos Aires, 1966-1969; specialist in education, Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación Agropecuaria, Rio de Janeiro, 1977-1986; director external relations, Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación Agropecuaria, San Jose, Costa Rica, 1986-1994; representative to United Nations, director, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, New York, since 1994.
Married Miriam Abramovay. Children: Claudio, Paulo, Rodrigo, Gustavo, Lucas.