During my career that started in 1974 I have been working in the water sector in African and Asian countries. Gradually the focus of my work shifted from the mainly technical aspects to the institutional aspects of water management - from construction drinking water wells in rural Tanzania to water sector reform in Mongolia.I strive to base my advice and recommendations on balancing modern knowledge, local experience and cultural values with a focus on the human aspects of water management, whether it is an irrigator, a rural dweller, a water manager, a decision-maker or a politician.Specialties: Integrated Water Resources ManagementInstitutional development in the water sectorParticipatory management approachesChange management in the water sectorCapacity building in water management