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Professor Stein T. Holden

Professor Stein T. Holden

Professor in Development and Resource Economics

Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)

Stein T. Holden is a Professor in Development and Resource Economics at the School of Economics and Business (HH), Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU). He is also a core member of the Centre of Land Tenure Studies (CLTS) at NMBU.

His main areas of research include:

Land Tenure and Land Markets Behavioural and Experimental Economics Natural Resource Management Rural Transformation Climate Risk and Food Security Youth Employment

Much of his research is integrated with capacity-building in the South, especially in Ethiopia and Malawi (MSc- and PhD-training).

Professor Bishal Sitaula

Professor Bishal Sitaula

Distinguished Professor

Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)

Professor Bishal Sitaula, a distinguished academic at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences, boasts over 35 years of global expertise in:

Agriculture Environment Natural Resources Higher Education Conflict Peace and Development

He has led extensive programs across Asia, Africa, and the Western Balkans, published over 295 scientific articles, and supervised numerous students' research.

Prof. Sitaula's recent focus also lies in Global Change education and inner transformation. He's played a vital role in establishing several Master and PhD program and institutional collaboration programs and projects. He's also a published author and a visiting scholar at prestigious American universities.

Prof. Sitaula is dedicated to sharing wisdom and personal transformation relevant for higher education.

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