jeffrey silverman

Involved in various research projects: political-economic and social, which include cutting-edge M&E, and have an educational background including an MSc in agricultural-international development. I am continually engaged in applied research, policy formulation and program planning for various clients. Assignments have included interfacing with various donor and private groups, carrying out research for various international stakeholders and media based research groups, think tanks (freelance work, political investigations), involving a wider audience in business intelligence and conducting corporate due diligence in the banking, energy, public health and construction sectors.

Much emphasis of my multidisciplinary graduate degree work was involved with investigating policy processes surrounding key developments in international sciences and technology: intersection of scientific research, technological applications and change, and business and governmental activities in these areas that impact upon international relations. Activities and Societies: MSc degree plus 30 graduate credits (Rank 1, high school teacher certification) Agricultural Economics / International Development, University of Kentucky. Degree in collaboration with Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce – analysis of political systems, cultures, international law, journalism, cross-cultural negotiations, conflict resolution, science and technology policy, economic/agricultural and rural development, graduated with a 3.8 GPA out of 4.0

Lifelong learning course in international rural development, with special emphasis on participatory development and working with NGOs in developing countries.