Dr. Marianne Kjellén (She/Her)

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"I am a dedicated international water professional and researcher, experienced in development cooperation working within sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia."

"My lived experience, through PhD fieldwork, relates to water management in Dar es Salaam, exploring informal water markets and public-private partnerships."

"I am committed to everyone’s right to personal and community development, and not least, access to safe water and sanitation. I seek ways to re-regulate WASH to become equitable and sustainable."

Water Experience

Having worked for over 30 years on sustainable development, water and sanitation services, and water resources management; gender equality and broader inclusion has always been a goal in itself. Presently with the independent Technical Advisory Panel of the Green Climate Fund, I ensure submitted proposals comply with investment criteria, including contribution to sustainable development and responding to the needs of the recipient. My research has focused on water and sanitation governance, informal markets, public-private partnerships, and ways to include indigenous peoples' concerns and ancestral knowledge into water and environment management. I am based in Sweden and have extensive experience from working in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia.

Opportunities of Interest

• Speaking engagements (e.g., conference panels, keynote addresses)
• Consulting (e.g., government, industry, not-for-profit sector)
• Research (e.g., academic, not-for-profit, government)
• Being a Mentor