- I am the the incoming Executive Secretary of EIARD following Philippe Petithuguenin in November 2012. Since GCARD2 stretches from October until November, the EC is not able to fund the participation of either Philippe or myself. However, GIZ, my home institution, has agreed to support my…
- Student of Geographic Science
- Professor emeritus at Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Develoment, University of Göttingen/Germany; former ADG at FAO (Economic and Social Development Department). Member of Supervisory Board of German Agro Action (Deutsche Welthungerhilfe) and member of the Science and Policy…
- Agricultural sociologist (Dr agr., University of Hohenheim, Germany) specialised in institutional aspects of research & development, especially innovation processes that enhance local adaptive capacities. Has advised several organisations in sub-Saharan Africa in pastoral/livestock systems…