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Latin American specialist with 15 yrs experience in issues related to indigenous rights, the right to prior consultation, environmental policy (natural resource sector), stakeholder relations, public participation and communications. Highly effective strategist and persuasive negotiator in sensitive environments. BA in Communications and Latin American Studies, Masters in Public Administration. |
 Contact Jay Hartling
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Area of Expertise: |
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Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy, Political
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Communications, IT, Media, Knowledge Management, Editor
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Government/Governance, Reforms, Corruption
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Private Sector, Corporate Social Responsibility
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Professional Experience: |
Advised governments, indigenous groups and the private sector on effective integration of right to prior consultation of indigenous peoples in national policy and practice. Part of UN Panel of Experts.
Director of Consultation for provincial government in Canada – led process to develop policies, build capacity, implement an institutional framework, and undertake negotiations and consultation with indigenous peoples.
Led over 200 consultation processes with the objective of reaching agreement through dialogue. Negotiated agreements to integrate indigenous peoples in benefits of national development in resource sector.
Research, analysis and writing for policy documents, research and position papers, presentations for national and international conferences.
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Education: |
MPA (Public Administration), University of Victoria, Canada
BA (Communications and Latin American Studies), Simon Fraser University, Canada
Certificates in Public Participation (IAP2)
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Years of Experience:
10-15 years |
Highest Qualification:
Masters |
Languages:
English, Spanish |
Nationality:
Canada
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