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| Mr. Olav Kjorven |
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| Functional Title: |
Director, Bureau for Development Policy |
| Organization: |
United Nations Development Programme
(Multi-lateral Agencies)
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| Nationality / Citizenship: |
Norwegian
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| Country / Region: |
United States of America,
North America
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| Specialization: |
Environment |
| Areas of interest: |
Regional Practice Workshops
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| E-mail: |
olav.kjorven@undp.org
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| Web: |
http://www.undp.org/energyandenvironment/
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Personal History / Background
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Olav Kjorven joined UNDP in March 2005 from the Government of Norway where he has held the position of State Secretary for International Development since 2001. Together with Hilde Johnson - the Minister of International Development - Olav has been responsible for policy making and the overall management of Norwegian international development efforts, including a major reorganization of aid administration. Olav also held the post of Political Adviser to the Minister on International Development and Human Rights (1997-2000).
Prior to working for the Norwegian Government, Olav was Director of International Development at the Centre for Economic Analysis (2000-2001). Much of his work in this consulting firm was related to energy and environment issues. Olav has also held the position of Environmental Specialist at the World Bank (1992-1997); in particular he was involved in the development of and support to the World Bank’s environmental and social quality assurance system for lending operations, including developing policies, procedures, and knowledge management tools and resources.
Olav holds a Master of Arts in International Affairs from George Washington University.
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