Javed Iqbal's Page

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

I have studied development and now working in a highly volatile conflict zone in NW Pakistan. Became familiar with the Network through a journalist friend.

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

I am a development practioner and academic having interest in the evolving development-conflict nexus in Pakistan particularly the NW province. My academic background comprises a Masters in sustainable int'l development and another masters in Anthropology.

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

Pakistan

What is your current country of residence (or location of your organization)?

Pakistan

What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?

Teaching, research and consultancy

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

http://Worldbank.org

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

http://www.un.org/esa

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

Development, Education, Environment, Internally Displaced, Organizational Development, Social Entreprenuership

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

Capacity Building, Curriculum Development, Evaluation, Qualitative Skills, Training

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

-Energy crisis in Pakistan and the promise of Renewables for rural development;
-The cost of on going conflict to the province of NWFP.