Biography
An economist by training, with research and project interests on sustainable human development effects of economic activities; applying socio-economic theory and modelling to analyse impacts, advance policy reform and improve practice. Operating within the extractive industries, I have undertaken applied research through various projects involving extensive fieldwork and engagements with communities, companies, and government and non-government organisations. I have delivered capacity building programs to practitioners, policy makers and key stakeholder groups from a number of countries in Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America. I delivered programs in the form of workshop design, delivery and facilitation, presentations, lectures, and short courses.
Subject areas include:
- Resource governance, transparency issues, and revenue management
- Economic linkages, industrialization and diversification
- Resettlement issues (relocation, livelihood restoration and economic development planning)
Socioeconomic and environmental impact assessment - Human development outcomes and poverty reduction
Experience working at more than 15 mining and energy sites internationally.
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia