Second area of work involves social aspects of international development. Major development work includes social and environmental impact assessment, resettlement planning, land acquisition, and public participation. Field experience primarily in South Asia, with additional work in Central Asia and Europe. Social scientist with uniquely grounded expertise in Pakistan and extensive knowledge of Afghanistan, India and other South Asian countries.
Professional experience includes international consulting, college teaching, and government service.
Some French and Italian. Occidental International Exploration and Production Company. Prepared security plan for exploration phases, risk assessments, and assisted in preliminary negotiations with Government of Baluchistan, Frontier Corps, and Bugti Baluch Tribe. Continuing periodic input on local and national security matters, but, overall, the project currently is on hold. AES Transpower, Singapore.