Neil Sorensen joined the Land Portal as its Communications Specialist in October 2015. He has extensive experience leading communications for international organizations and developing relationships with civil society, donors, intergovernmental agencies, the media and the private sector. Previously, Neil worked for the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) as a Governing Bodies Officer and Strategic Adviser to the Secretary of IFAD. He has also led communications for three international organizations, including the International Land Coalition, the International Federation of Agricultural Producers (IFAP) and the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM). He holds a Master’s degree in Global Diplomacy from the University of London School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) as well as a Bachelor’s degree with a double major in German and Sociology from St. Cloud State University.
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Oumou Kalsom Khoule Seck
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I hold a degree in Planning Engineering and a postgraduate diploma (DESS) in Planning, Decentralization, and Territorial Development from the Ecole Supérieure d'Economie Appliquée de Dakar (formerly ENEA) in Senegal.
Dr. Mahmoud Solomon
Can you describe who you are and your role?
I am the Assistant Director for Survey and Mapping at the Liberia Land Authority. Our institution is a public entity responsible for all land-related activities in Liberia. In my role, I manage all surveys for government institutions and functions, oversee geodetic and spatial planning for the country's land authority, contribute to maintaining spatial and geo-databases, and help to establish the connection between spatial information, climate change, and land use in Liberia.
Dr. Mahmoud Solomon
Can you describe who you are and your role?
I am the Assistant Director for Survey and Mapping at the Liberia Land Authority. Our institution is a public entity responsible for all land-related activities in Liberia. In my role, I manage all surveys for government institutions and functions, oversee geodetic and spatial planning for the country's land authority, contribute to maintaining spatial and geo-databases, and help to establish the connection between spatial information, climate change, and land use in Liberia.
Dr. Mahmoud Solomon
Can you describe who you are and your role?
I am the Assistant Director for Survey and Mapping at the Liberia Land Authority. Our institution is a public entity responsible for all land-related activities in Liberia. In my role, I manage all surveys for government institutions and functions, oversee geodetic and spatial planning for the country's land authority, contribute to maintaining spatial and geo-databases, and help to establish the connection between spatial information, climate change, and land use in Liberia.
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