Advisors
The Advisors have expertise in the topics and regions where Supras operates, and often have a long-standing association with Supras and its work. The companies and institutions that they represent are often affiliated with Supras. In addition to advisory functions the Advisors are involved in operational work.
To inquire about or contact the Advisors, please see this page.
- Winfried Ellingsen
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Focus (geographic): Nepal.
Focus (topics): Evaluations, migration/mobility studies, regional development, space and culture.
Professional profile: Education: Ph.D., Univ. of Bergen. Position: Sr Researcher, Agder Research.
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Location: Kristiansand, Norway.
- William Evans
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Focus (geographic): Southern Africa (esp. Namibia), Eastern Europe (esp. Poland), Nepal.
Focus (topics): Capacity building, Education, Information and communication technology (ICT) and education, Lifelong learning, Training.
Professional profile: Education: IHM, OMH. Formerly Advisor, Min. of Education, Namibia. Position: Sr Advisor, National Ass. for Adult Learning (NAAL), Norway. Board Member, the Community-Based Natural Resource Management Network (CBNRM Net).
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Location: Oslo, Norway.
- David Groenfeldt
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Focus (geographic): Latin America, Asia.
Focus (topics): Irrigation management, participatory approaches.
Professional profile: Education: Ph.D. Anthropology. Position: Director, Water and Culture Institute. Based in
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Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States.
Notes: The Water and Culture Institute is a Supras affiliate.
- Alina Ionita
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Focus (geographic): Romania, Eastern and Central Europe.
Focus (topics): Ecotourism, Governance, Local development, Management of protected areas, Transboundary issues.
Professional profile: Education: Ph.D. Candidate, Alpen-Adria Universität Klagenfurt, Austria. Position: Consultant. Based in Vatra Dornei, Romania.
Activities: Consultant to Ass. of Ecotourism in Romania (AER) on a Norwegian funded project on ecotourism and renewable energy in the Calimani National Park and Tara Dornelor, Romania. Community-Based Natural Resource Management Network (CBNRM Net), a partner in this project, is affiliated with Supras Consult.
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Location: Vatra Dornei, Suceava County, Romania.
Notes: AER and the Calimani National Park’s Administration are Supras affiliates.
- Tore W. Steen
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Focus (geographic): Southern Africa (esp. Botswana), Eastern Africa (esp. Kenya), Central Africa (esp. Nigeria).
Focus (topics): International health.
Professional profile: Education: MD, PhD, MPH, DTM&H. Board Member, the Community-Based Natural Resource Management Network (CBNRM Net). Position: Epidemiologist, Oslo City.
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Location: Oslo, Norway.
- Bhishma P. Subedi
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Focus (geographic): Nepal, South Asia.
Focus (topics): Biodiversity conservation, community-based enterprise development.
Professional profile: Position: Executive Director, Asia Network for Sustainable Agriculture & Bioresources (ANSAB).
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Location: Kathmandu, Nepal.
Notes: ANSAB is a Supras affiliate.