Dr Berg has a background in natural resource management. He coordinates research internationalisation with Aarhus University's food and agriculture departments, in relation to Africa and emerging economies. Represents the university in Agrinatura (board member), European Forum on Agriculture and Rural Development (EFARD) and in relation to DANIDA and Universities Denmark initiatives such as Building Stronger Universities (BSU) in Development Countries programme, as well as in relation to other interest groups. Actively involved in initatives that aim to align tertiary agricultural education and research activities with CAADP and related processes in Africa. Motivation for attending GCARD 2 includes networking, and getting sense of direction of agriculture and agricultural research and emerging programmes, nd looking for avenues and room for manouvre for involvement.