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Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself or the work of your organization (no more than 3 paragraphs)
I'm a political sociologist, with special interest in the areas of civil society, participatory governance, social accountability, and gender. I've worked as a development practitioner, policy advisor, researcher and trainer for more than 20 years. I've worked with a range of civil society organizations and have also held positions as a civil society and participation specialist at the World Bank and the African Development Bank. I currently work as an independent consultant and part-time director of the CIVICUS Participatory Governance Programme from my base in Quebec City, Canada.
Please list the countries and/or regions in which you (or your organization) have direct and significant expertise
Research and work experience in North America (Canada and U.S.), Latin America (Argentina, Bolivia, Honduras and Jamaica), Asia (Cambodia, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka) and Africa (Botswana, Cape Verde, Egypt, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Zambia, Zimbabwe). Studies and travel in Eastern and Western Europe.
What is your current country of residence (or location of your organization)?
Canada
What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?
I currently work as an independent consultant and part-time director of the CIVICUS Participatory Governance Programme from my base in Quebec City, Canada.
How many years professional experience do you have ?
15+
Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise (or the primary sectoral areas of your organization) ?
Anti-Corruption, Civil Society, Democratization, Development, Dialogue, Gender, Organizational Development, Transparency
Which are your primary skills areas(or the primary skill areas of your organization)?
Advocacy, Capacity Building, Communication, Program Design, Program Implemenation, Research, Qualitative Skills, Training
What are some of your current areas of research (if any)?
Civil society, participatory governance, social accountability, political will.
If appropriate feel free to list several of your (or your organization's) publications
Malena, C. Forthcoming. “Civil Society and Good Governance” in International Encyclopedia of Civil Society. New York: Springer.

Malena, C. (ed.). 2009. From Political Won’t to Political Will: Nurturing Support for Participatory Governance. Sterling: Kumarian Press.

Malena, C. and K. Chhim, 2008. Linking Citizens and the State: An Assessment of Civil Society Contributions to Good Governance in Cambodia. Phnom Penh:World Bank.

Malena, C. 2007. “Does Civil Society Exist? in V. F. Heinrich and L. Fioramonti (eds.) CIVICUS Global Survey of the State of Civil Society, Volume 2. Kumarian Press.

Malena, C. and V. F. Heinrich. 2005. “The CIVICUS Civil Society Index” in D. Narayan (ed.) Measuring Empowerment: Cross-Disciplinary Perspectives. Washington: World Bank.

Malena, C. with R. Forster and J. Singh. 2004. Social Accountability: An Introduction to the Concept and Emerging Practice, Social Development Papers No. 76. Washington: World Bank.

Malena, C. 2004.“Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships Involving UN and Civil Society Actors”. New York: UN Panel of Eminent Persons on UN-Civil Society Relationships, UN Secretariat.

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At 9:54am on February 23, 2010, Carmen Malena said…
Thanks Paul. Small world indeed. The Ekta Parishad railroad sounds like a wonderful ride. I'll definitely get in touch with you/Ramesh if I find myself in India this year. Will you be walking for land rights?
At 3:55pm on February 22, 2010, Paul Schwartzentruber said…
Ah, well I have been traveling around with Ekta for the last year. Ramesh is a good friend! Such a small world. If you are in India you should definitely get on the Ekta Parishad underground railroad (ashrams, organic farms and wonderful people!). I will be there from September to Jan so feel free to get in touch and I will happily connect you. What they have done in terms of grassroots democracy is really unparalleled anywhere that i know of. Keep in touch, Carmen, I will order the book!
At 5:31pm on February 19, 2010, Paul Schwartzentruber said…
Dear Carmen, Your new book looks really good. I am going to order it. I notice you have a picture of the Ekta Parishad women on the cover. Do you know Ekta and their work in India?
At 1:09pm on December 13, 2009, Dan Moody said…
Thank you for your passion and commitment To peace!
Global Peace Partners is a forum for any peace worker
from around the globe to post blogs, photos, video clips
of thier work and insights of thier nation.
The purpose of this forum is to reach out and respect
those who may not share the same religion, the same race,
the same nationality, the same politics and the same culture
and yet seek peace!
One of our long term goals and hopes is that College and
University Students might reach outside their comfort zones
and learn from you and gain new perspectives.
If you should wish to contribute your insights go to
http://www.themoodygroup.org and scroll down to
Global Peace…
Blessings, Dan Moody
 
 

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