HUMPHREY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM2013-2014

Cornell University, Ithaca

Dr. Sandra Barriga, Ecuador

• Advisor for Water Resources and Land Use, National Secretary of Planning and Development of Ecuador, National Information Systemspb226@cornell.edu

• Coordinates the administration of the database of the National Information System database for water resources and advises technical teams that generate information about water resources and land use.

Ahmed Fall, Senegal

• Research Analyst, Ministry of Industryaf458@cornell.edu

• Addresses questions related to environment, climate change, renewable energy, waste and wastewater treatment and administrative tasks. Conducts studies related to environmental impact of any project or program related to the industry sector upon its authorization. Provides assistance and advises industrialists.

Harutyun Gevorgyan, Armenia

• Assistant, Department of Agrarian Policy and Consultation; Head, Department of Information and Research Programs, Armenian National Agrarian Universityhg349@cornell.edu

• Teaches undergraduate and graduate students. Responsible for collection, elaboration and application of technology within the university and outside the university, realization of scientific research and experiential works. Organizes seminars and field trips for farmers.

Isabel Kinlim, Mozambique

• Executive Director, Solulixo and the Maputo City Council, Solid Waste AuthorityIfk6@cornell.edu

• Plans and monitors solid waste management including projects funded by the World Bank and the Maputo Municipality. Works on integrating people ("waste pickers") into the recycling process.

Madina Kurbanova, Tajikistan

• Special Projects Manager, Pamir Energy Company/Aga Khan Development Networkmk2269@cornell.edu

• Manages and delivers cross-border rural energy projects in Afghanistan and explores new hydropower projects.

Boldkhuu Nanzad, Mongolia

• Deputy Director, Fuel Policy Department, Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energybn238@cornell.edu

• Provides leadership for energy and fuel policy legislation and environmental projects. Responsible for development and implementation of foreign aid projects and programs.

Dr. Aamer Irshad, Pakistan

• Chief of Food and Agriculture, Ministry of Planning, Development & Reforms, Planning Commission, Government of Pakistan ai228@cornell.edu

• Responsible for the formulation of strategies, plans and policies for agricultural development in Pakistan.

Dr. Hamid Meziane, Morocco

• Agricultural Counseling Service Chief, Regional Center of Agriculturehm454@cornell.edu

• With the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Fisheries, manages agricultural counseling programs with a focus on the Green Morocco Plan.

Khamlar Phonsavat, Laos

• Climate Change Specialist, The World Bankkp456@cornell.edu

• Prepares lending projects and technical support to the governments of Lao and Cambodia on projects related to environmental management, climate change adaptation and mitigation (carbon finance), Disaster Risk Management, forestry and REDD.

Olebeng Obi Raperekisi, Botswana

• Chief Engineer, Environmental Management, Rural Industries Promotion Companyoor2@cornell.edu

• Develops, implements and monitors environmental management system strategies, policies and programs that help ensure organizational compliance with environmental legislation.

Irfan Razzaq, Pakistan

• Deputy District Officer (On Farm Water Management) Agriculture Department, Secretary Agriculture Government of Punjabir225@cornell.edu

• Supervises department activities at the town level through supporting staff and farmers' activities in improving water productivity and upgrading farm-level irrigation conveyance systems.

Kristina Silaban, Indonesia

• Field Technical Advisor, USAID - Indonesia Urban Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Programks926@cornell.edu

• Manages, plans and monitors activities of the Raw Water Replenishment Program.