Pavle Golicin was an economist, writer, and passionate traveler. He completed his master’s studies in European Union Politics and Administration at the College of Europe (Bruges and Natolin) and graduated in Economics from the University of Belgrade. Professionally, Pavle was dedicated to understanding and improving labour markets and employment policies across the Western Balkans. Over his career, he served as an advisor to United Nations agencies, including the United Nations Development Programme and the International Labour Organization, and contributed to numerous regional research studies and evaluations supported by the World Bank, the United Nations, and the European Commission. He was known for his precision, clarity of thought, and ability to analyse complex systems with both rigor and empathy. His expertise in EU institutions and policies – combined with his multilingualism and global outlook – informed his advisory work and shaped his belief in social justice and decent work.
Yet, Pavle was always more than his professional biography. He moved fluidly between economic analysis and fiction. He was a gifted observer and writer, whose travel notes and reflections conveyed a world seen in many colours: ironic and tender, thoughtful and joyful. As a co-founder of the Public Policy Research Centre, he brought imagination and vision, believing deeply in the power of ideas to create a more equal society. His legacy continues to shape today’s Centre for Society and Technology Re:People and the values it stands for.