Wayne Cook's Page

What motivated you (or your organization) to become involved in peace and conflict resolution?

War in Iraq, just like Vietnam in the 60's and 70's.

Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself or the work of your organization (no more than 3 paragraphs)

I am a Canadian, educated in the US and living between Shanghai, China and my home in Toronto, Canada.

Wayne Cook Artistic Photography - Fine Arts - Image

Fine art photography refers to photographs that are created to fulfill the creative vision of the artist. Fine art photography stands in contrast to photojournalism and commercial photography. Photojournalism provides visual support for stories, mainly in the print media. Commercial photography's main focus is to sell a product or service. Fine art photography is created primarily as an expression of the artist’s vision, but has also been important in advancing certain causes.

Fine art describes an art form developed primarily for aesthetics and/or concept rather than utility.This type of art is often expressed in the production of art objects using visual and performing art forms, including painting, sculpture, music, dance, theatre, architecture, photography and printmaking. Schools, institutes, and other organizations often use the term to indicate a traditional perspective on the art forms, often implying an association with classic or academic art.

Please list the countries and/or regions in which you (or your organization) have direct and significant expertise

Canada, China, South America, Mexico, Central America

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?

Photography - Fine Arts - Image

How many years professional experience do you have ?

1-2

What is your personal or organizational website?

http://entrepreneur.meetup.com/34/

What is one of your favorite websites in the field? (please provide one answer per box)

http://Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International

Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise (or the primary sectoral areas of your organization) ?

Alternative Dispute Resolution, Anti-Corruption, Business, Civil Society, Conflict Resolution, Democratization, Development, Economics, Education, Gender, Health, Human Rights, Humanitarian Relief, Media, Organizational Development, Policing, Rule of Law, Security, Social Entreprenuership, Transparency

Which are your primary skills areas(or the primary skill areas of your organization)?

Advocacy, Communication, Monitoring, Research, Training

What are some of your current areas of research (if any)?

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If appropriate feel free to list several of your (or your organization's) publications

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