Artur Ventura is a Seconded National Expert at the European Commission (DG INTPA), where he contributes to shaping and representing the European Union’s positions on global development policy in key multilateral forums. His work focuses on the G7 and G20 Development Track, where he engages in high-level negotiations, advancing EU priorities and interests in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
Across successive G7 and G20 presidencies, he plays an active role in strengthening the EU’s influence, working across areas such as financing for development, resilience, and accountability. His work involves navigating complex political dynamics, building consensus among partners, and contributing to solutions that respond to growing global fragmentation and increasingly constrained resources.
Within DG INTPA, he also serves as focal point on Artificial Intelligence and Diversity & Inclusion in his unit, contributing to the integration of innovation and inclusive approaches into development cooperation.
Prior to joining the European Commission, Artur represented Portugal in multilateral negotiations at both the United Nations and the G20 during the Presidency of Brazil and later South-Africa, where he led and facilitated negotiations on key development outcomes, including the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty and the Ministerial Declarations. His experience spans major global processes, including the UN General Assembly Second Committee, the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the High-Level Political Forum, Financing for Development negotiations, and the Fifth UN Conference on Least Developed Countries (LDC5).
Artur holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Anthropology and an Advanced PhD Diploma in Organisational Behaviour. He brings a strong analytical and strategic perspective to global development, with a particular commitment to advancing mutually beneficial partnerships. He actively promotes the Team Europe approach and the Global Gateway strategy as central pillars for more coordinated and impactful international cooperation.