Dr. Colin Barnes
Economist
Colin Thomas BARNES
Profession
Business Economist
Education
Part 1, Diploma in Comparative Law, Université de Strasbourg,
France
BA Joint Honours in Economics and Law, (subsidiaries, Chemistry
and French), University of Keele, 1968 (4 year degree)
MA Economics/Agricultural Economics (with merit), University of
Reading, 1969
MA Economics (with merit), University of East Anglia, 1972
PhD Economics/Management, University of Manchester, 1999.
Year of birth
1944
Languages
English (mother tongue), French (fluent), Spanish (moderate),
Portuguese (moderate), Swahili (moderate), German and Arabic
(slight)
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KEY EXPERIENCE
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Environmental and marine resource economics
Energy projects – renewable and non-renewables
Experience on project identification and appraisal with the World Bank, African
Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, EU, FAO, DfID, Commonwealth
Secretariat, Scottish Government and UK regional development agencies
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1990-present
Independent Business Economist/Director of Cambridge Resource Economics; Associate
Economist with Warwick Research Institute, University of Warwick; Consultancy with the
Arthur D Little, Cranfield University, Imperial College Centre for Environmental Technology,
Imperial College, University of London, University of Manchester, Salford University
Business Services, Leicester Business School, SOAS, University of London, University College,
London and the University of Wales at Swansea. Consultant to BCEOM, Paris, LG Mouchel
& Partners, Mott MacDonald, Scott Wilson Kirkpatrick, Segal Quince Wicksteed, United
Utilities, DHV Water and Environment, Milton Keynes and North Bucks Business Link, GHK
Economics.
2011
2010 – 2011
2007 - 2009
2006 - 2009
2006
2004 - 2005
Appointed a Registered Commissioner with the UK Infrastructure Planning
Commission (IPC), Bristol
Postgraduate Course in Renewable Energy, School of Engineering and
Marine Science, Newcastle University
Visiting lecturer in environmental economics at Aarhus University, Denmark
Visiting fellow in development and environmental economics (globalisation,
demography, economic reform, debt, trade and aid and fisheries economics)
and renewable energy at Cranfield University;
Visiting lecturer on an introductory course on environmental economics,
University of Wales, Swansea.
Visting lecturer in development economics, University of Wales, Swansea
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2003 - 2004
1998
1992 - 1993
1980-1990
1975-1980
1973-1975
1973
1969-1972
1968
Course tutor and author of courses on project appraisal and impact
assessment (PPM 207) and privatisation and public private partnerships
(PPM 204), University of London
Lecturer/Associate Fellow, Leeds University Business School, pubic sector
economics. Taught a course on public enterprise, privatisation and
regulation
Director of Cambridge Resource Economics, Cambridge, UK
present
Assistant Director, DHV Economics, Reigate, Surrey
Chief Economist with WS Atkins Planning and Management Consultants,
Economist with Simon Gould and Halcrow-ULG, natural resources and
engineering consultants
Research Fellow/Lecturer, Economic Research Bureau, University of Dar es
Salaam
Research assistant, School of Development Studies, University of East
Anglia
Business consultant/economist, The Economist Intelligence Unit, London
Commercial/Marketing traineeship with Elf Aquitaine in Paris and Lyon,
France
Societies/Affiliations
Member, Chartered Institute for Water and Environmental Management (MCIWEM)
Member, Institute of Economic Development (MIED)
Member, Regional Studies Association (MeRSA)
Fellow, Royal Geographical Society (FRGS)
Short courses/Workshops/Conferences
Course on Coasts and Landscapes, Darwin College, University of Cambridge, 2008
Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management, 2007 (economic valuation of
ecological assets)
Regional Studies Association, Bilbao, Spain (1999)
Regional Studies Association, University of Frankfurt am der Oder, Germany (1997)
Non market valuation in the forestry sector, University of Edinburgh (1996)
Expert systems, University of Edinburgh (1993)
Reform of the public sector and SOEs, University of Manchester (1992 and 1993)
Teaching, Seminar and Research Experience
2009, 2001
2002
2008 - 2010
2007 - 2010
2006
2006
Cambridge University. Lecture on coastal zone areas and the economic
value of marine protected areas in Vietnam; environment and risk
(Algeria, Yemen)
Cranfield University, Visiting Fellow in Natural Resource Economics,
teaching courses in environmental and welfare economics
University of Aarhus, Denmark, Visiting Lecturer in environmental
economics, School of Biological Sciences
Leeds University Business School, lecturer on Public Enterprise and
Regulation
Swansea University, taught courses on development and environmental
economics
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2003 - 2005
Cranfield University.
Courses on environmental and development
economics
Tutor, Centre for Finance and Management, University of London.
Prepared an MSc course handbook on project appraisal and impact analysis
FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES
UK and Europe
Norway, 2009
Review of approaches to increasing the effectiveness of Norwegian support to the
marketing of fish technology, fish and fish products by Norwegian SMEs
Lithuania, Latvia and Spain, EU, 2008
Assessment of the biological. Social and economic impacts of high seas bottom gear fishing
by EU member states.
Croatia 2007 – 2008, Agrotec
Contribution to the fisheries sector study and the fisheries sector strategy as part of the
planning for the accession of Croatia to the EU.
International
Mauritius, 2010, Princes Tuna Mauritius
Consultancy on behalf of MEXA regarding the marketing of processed tuna from Mauritius
to EU markets.
Morocco, Mozambique, South Africa, 2009
Mid term evaluation of the FAO/NORAD/IMR Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Nansen
project. Consultations on country and regional (large marine ecosystem) projects which are
supported by EAF-Nansen
Seychelles, Seychelles Fishing Authority/Government of Seychelles, 2009
Economist/advisor on strategies for increasing country revenue from fisheries and
associated activities. This included the activities of distant water fishing fleets as well as
local fishing fleets.
Oman, Credit Strategy for the fisheries sector, 2008/2009
Development of a credit strategy and code of best practice for the fisheries sector and
Government of Oman.
Mauritius, Commonwealth Secretariat, 2008/2009
Assessment of the competitiveness of the Seafood Hub in Mauritius. Consultation with
government ministries, agencies and the private sector. Development of recommendations
for the future of the Seafood Hub.
Morocco, Mozambique, South Africa, 2009
Part of a two person mission looking at the effectiveness and impacts of the Fridtjof Nansen
fisheries research programme in a number of African countries.
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Norwegian Agency for Development, 2008/2009
Team leader/economist evaluation the fisheries investment portfolios of Norad and
Norfund. This including a review of the socio- economic impacts of the projects as well as
efficiency and effectiveness and coherence with the development objectives of the
Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Senegal, World Bank, 2008
Collection of data on Senegal relating to the industrial, semi – industrial and fisheries sector.
Work on modelling the economic and social impacts of illegal, unreported and unregulated
fishing in Senegal.
Mauritania, World Bank, 2007 - 2008
Assessment of the macroeconomic impacts of fisheries in Mauritania.
analysis of value added, employment, supply chain and multiplier impacts.
This including
International Finance Corporation, 2007
Evaluation of a number of projects in the field of education, finance, retail development,
privatisation and leasing in Kenya and Tanzania
African Development Bank, 2007
Team Leader/Economist on an evalution of the fisheries investment portfolio of the African
Development Bank. Country visits for detailed case studies to Benin and Djibouti.
Presentation of tean findings at an AfDB workshop in Tunis.
Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar, Indian Ocean Commission, 2006 - 2007
Assessment of the economic impacts of tuna and tuna like fisheries as part of a programme
to introduce monitoring, control and surveillance of fisheries in the Western Indian Ocean.
Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Indian Ocean Commission/EU 2005-2007.
Policy studies of the feasibility of establishing a regional data hub for the better
management of fisheries and in particular migratory pelagic species. Cost benefit studies of
Mauritius, Seychelles, Comoros and Madagascar, Indian Ocean Commission, 2005
Evaluation of the proposed tuna tagging project for the Western Indian Ocean. Assessment
of the potential economic costs and benefits of the programme.
Kenya, Department of Fisheries, 2005
Preparation of a business plan for a Fisheries Development Authority with the aim of
stimulating economic development in the marine and freshwater fisheries of Kenya.
Norway, 2002. Review of the Fridtjof Nansen Programme in collaboration with the
University of Tromsø and the Danish Fisheries Research Institute.
Norway, Angola, Morocco, Mauritania, Namibia, South Africa, 2000
Primary objectives of this project were to (1) review the relevance and use of R/V
Nansen research efforts in fisheries management and the strengthening of local
fisheries research and management institutions in Angola, Namibia, South Africa and
the northwest African region, and (2) discuss and recommend future use for this
vessel and its program.
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UK, Cape Verde Islands, Mauritania and Mozambique, 1999, DFID, Marine Resources
Assessment Group, Cambridge Resource Economics and the Institute for Environment and
Development, DFID.
Responsible for inputs on resource economics on a project to measure the macroeconomic
and microeconomic impacts of subsidies for deep water fishing fleets on the fishery
resources of a number of developing countries.
Indian Ocean, 1999
Evaluation of the economic importance of the fisheries sector in Madagascar, Mauritius and
the Seychelles as part of a large project to improve fisheries management and the
monitoring, control and surveillance of fishing vessels in the EEZs of Indian Ocean
Commission member states.
China, 1996, World Bank, Shanghai and Zhejiang Governments, Economist
Environmental impact assessment of the Hangzhou Bay fisheries in Shanghai and Zhejiang
Provinces, China. Responsible for evaluating the economic costs and benefits of pollution
control.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE ECONOMICS
UK and Europe
UK, 2006. Study and Proposals for the classification of environmental assets
Development of a methodology for classifying and measuring the value of environmental
assets in UK region. Application of the methodology to three case studies.
UK, EU DG Environment, 2005
Preparation of terms of reference for a cost – benefit study of the Water Framework
Directive to be carried out in member states of the EU.
UK, Cheshire County Council, NWDA and the Forestry Commission, 2004, Scott Wilson,
Manchester
Feasibility study for the establishment of ecological networks in mid Cheshire. The aim
being to link environmental enhancement with regeneration of the rural economy with
agriculture, recreation and tourism.
UK and USA, 1998 - 1999, EU DGXI, Economist.
Assessment of the economic benefits of compliance with EU Environmental Directives by
accession countries in Central Europe and Cyprus. Discussions with the World Bank,
Resources for the Future, US Environmental Protection Agency; literature review and
analysis.
UK, 1985, Severn Trent, Economist
Severn Trent River Authority, evaluation of the value of drainage benefits on agriculture in
economic terms following Treasury guidelines. Estimation of the economic benefits of
drainage and flood control measures in the Avon valley.
International
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Mauritius, 2009
Economic valuation of ecosystems at Flic en Flac and Wolmar in Western Mauritius.
Examing the direct and indirect economic value of ecosystems – tourism, aquatic sports and
recreation, fishing, land values and direct and indirect expenditure. The project included
proposals for cost recovery
Vietnam, 2005, DANIDA and Ministry of Environment
Assessment and valuation of the economic benefits of creating a marine protected area in
Cu Lao Cham, including options for cost recovery. This included both marine and
terrestrial/forest resources on the island as well as training in environmental and natural
resource economics. The aim was to produce a model of sustainable development which
could be applied to other environmental protection areas of Vietnam.
China, 1998, Asian Development Bank, SEPB, SPPC, Shaanxi Province
Project economist working on a strategy for improved environmental management at
provincial level. Specific responsibility for developing recommendations on economic
instruments for the abatement of different forms of pollution as well proposals for the use
of economic analysis for assessing the costs and benefits of pollution abatement at the
regional level.
Brazil, 1998, DFID/CONDER, Brazil, Economist
Preparation of a regional development and environmental management plan for the coastal
area north east of Salvador in North Eastern Brazil. This included the environmental
protection area along APA Litoral Norte. The area had a combination of agricultural,
tourism as well as an important natural environment with mata atlantica, mangroves and
other ecosystems.
China, 1996 - 1997, DFID, National Environmental Protection Agency, Economist
Coastal Zones Environmental Enhancement Project in Hainan and Fujian Provinces.
Responsible for preparing economic assessment of development zones in Haikou, including
the benefits of environmental protection. Preparation of a seminars on the economic
valuation of environmental benefits, the role of economic and legal instruments in
environmental protection; private sector finance options for infrastructure (1995 - 1997).
Vietnam, 1995, Department for International Development, Quang Ngai Water Authority.
Assessment of the financial and economic feasibility of investing in water supply and waste
water treatment in the town of Quang Ngai. Responsible for financial analysis, tariff and
affordability studies.
ENERGY SECTOR
Europe
Scotland, 2010, Scottish Enterprise
Economist estimating the projected economic impacts on gross value added, employment
and exports from developing marine (tidal and wave energy
UK, 2009, Scottish Marine Energy Group.
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Review of the social and economic impacts of the development of the marine energy sector
in Scotland.
UK 2008, Northern Way, IPA Economics
Review of the economic impacts of a programme of investment in offshore wind turbines in
the North East, Yorkshire and Humber and the North West.
UK, 2007, Sustainable Development Commission, IPA Economics
Review of the regional economic impacts of the proposed Severn Barrage energy project
including regional economic impacts on value added and employment..
Scotland, Scottish Enterprise, 2005
Review of the potential economic benefits to be gained from the development of the
hydrogen and fuel cell economy in Scotland.
UK, South West of England Regional Development Agency, 2004
Assessment of the economic benefits of developing a wave hub in Cornwall, including the
impacts on value added and employment.
Scotland, Unst Partnership, Shetland County Council, 2004
Evaluation of a proposal to crate a research and demonstration centre for hydrogen energy
on the island of Unst.
Greece, 1989, Ministry of National Economy, Project Manager/Economist
Acheloos Water Transfer Scheme. Economics team leader on an appraisal of proposals for
the diversion of the River Acheloos for hydro-power generation, water supply and irrigation.
This included a review of land use, cropping, engineering and environmental proposals.
Responsible for economic and financial analysis and proposals for project finance together
with Morgan Grenfell.
UK, 1989, Nottingham City Council/British Coal, Financial Analyst CHP Scheme
Financial analysis of the existing scheme, review of cost monitoring and control,
establishment of alternative scenarios for making the scheme profitable. Liaison with
Nottingham City and County Councils, end-users and British Coal.
India/UK, 2004, Nexant and the Asian Development Bank
Economist reviewing the social and poverty reduction aspects of a natural gas sector project
serving 5 cities in India. These include the social, gender and health aspects of the project.
Philippines, 2000, Manila Water Company
Preparation of framework for the economic analysis of a proposed dam project for water
supply and electricity production to Metro Manila.
Greece, 1997 - 98, Government of Greece/EU, Economist
Assessment of the financial and economic viability of a dam and water supply scheme on
the island of Crete for potential funding by the EU Cohesion Fund and the European
Investment Bank (EIB), (1997). Assessment of the appropriate tariff policy. Review of
energy, agriculture and water supply sectors.
International
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Kenya, 1978. Tana River Development Authority. Economist
Evaluation of development options in the catchment of the Masinga Dam, Tana River
Authority/Kenya Government. Evaluation of the need for erosion control and other forms
of environmental protection and estimation of the associated benefits.
Tanzania, 1975 - 76. Rufiji Basin Development Authority. Team Assessment of the impact
of dam construction on the environment and fisheries production, for Tanzania
Government/RUBADA. Team leader responsible for evaluating the costs and benefits to
fisheries and the environment in the proposed dam impoundment, the Rufiji Delta and the
Mafia Channel (1975-1976).
INFRASTRUCTURE ECONOMICS – WATER SUPPLY, IRRIGATION, WASTE AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT
UK and Europe
England and Wales, 2010, Infrastructure Planning Commission (IPC)
Appointed as a Registered Commissioner with the Infrastructure Planning Commission,
Bristol.
UK 2008, Birmingham City Council and Dudley, Scott Wilson
Economic impacts of the Pathfinder Programme for housing regeneration in 5 areas.
UK, London Borough of Barking and Dagenham and London Development Agency, 2001,
Scott Wilson Kirkpatrick, London
Assessment of the scope for the development of a sustainable industrial park at Dagenham
Dock, an urban regeneration project in the Thames Gateway, London. Proposals for the
development of an eco - industrial technology centre to support the environmental aspects
of business development for occupiers and tenants on the park and to develop linkages with
other green businesses, research and training centres in London and beyond. Consideration
of funding options for the development.
UK, Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, 1999 - 2000, RP3
Associates, Macclesfield and Steve Maslin Associates, Bradford.
Economist assessing the impact of changes in landfill taxes (LFTs) on the development of
derelict land in England, consideration of how the landfill tax interacts with other factors
which affect the market for derelict land development. Development of a modelling
framework to assess the impacts of the tax and to forecast government revenues from
different levels of LFT and exemptions.
Portugal, 1998 - 1999, Instituto de Água, Lisboa. Economist.
Economist working on tariff and privatisation options for river basin management in the
Mondego River Basin in Central Portugal and advice of economic evaluation of costs and
benefits in the Guadiana Basin in SE Portugal as well as options for cost recovery. Working
with Hidroprojecto and Mott MacDonald.
UK, January 1997, Isle of Wight District Council, Economist
Isle of Wight, assessment of the impact on tourism, trade, recreational activities and
fisheries of a proposed major environmental investment.
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UK, 1989, Department of Transport, Financial Analyst
Estimation of the agricultural costs of motorway service way development in Kent for
Department of Transport. Review of the costs to existing farms of land take for motor
service station development, analysis of the effects on gross margins and labour
requirements.
International
Mozambique, Ministry of Environmental Coordination, 2005
Preparation of a business plan for an applied research centre for coastal zone management
in Pemba, Northerm Mozambique, to be financed in part by the World Bank.
China, 1993 - 94. Peoples' Bank of China, Shanghai Municipal Government and Luwan
District Government, Team Leader/Economist
Project manager/economist on the evaluation of plans for the establishment of centres
tertiary sector development in Shanghai (finance, IT, retail, trade and commerce). Project
included potential international interest in tertiary sector investment in Shanghai.
China, 1993, Shanghai Environmental and Sanitation Bureau, Economist
Project economist/financial analyst on the preparation of a short and medium term
investment plan for municipal solid waste management in Shanghai. Evaluation of different
development options and methods of cost recovery and finance including the restructuring
of a municipal utility.
Mozambique, 1993, DFID and CFM - Sul, Team Leader, Economist
Team Leader/Environmental Economist.
Assessment of methods of improving
environmental management, health and safety and the regulatory framework, CFM-Sul port
and rail network, Maputo, Mozambique.
China, 1992 -93. DFID, Shanghai Water Company, Economist. World Bank.
Environmental and water management evaluation for Shanghai Municipality, China.
Responsible for evaluation the economic benefits of improving water quality using different
options. Assessment of the implications for industry, health, environmental aspects of
different development options. Review of options for cost recovery.
Algeria, 1990. ANRH/World Bank. Economist
Economist carrying out financial and economic evaluation of irrigation projects in the
Mitidja and Chlef regions of Algeria.
Zimbabwe, 1979. ARDA. Economist
Development of financial and economic models for a large estate and outgrower
programme in the lowveld of Zimbabwe.
PRIVATE SECTOR MARKETING AND BUSINESS PLANNING
UK and Europe
Portugal, November to December 1992, Economist Intelligence Unit, Consultant
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Review of the textile and clothing industry in Portugal. This assignment consisted of a
review of the structure and prospects for the textile and clothing industries in Portugal.
Portugal and Spain, 1989, Private sector, Consultant Economist
Assessment of investment opportunities in the oilseed processing sector in Spain and
Portugal for a US multinational. Review of the potential for investment in the oilseed
processing and animal feeds sector in Spain and Portugal. Interviews with major producers
and trade associations in Madrid, Northern Spain, Lisbon and Oporto (1989).
Portugal, 1988, Private sector, Project Manager
Assessment of the possibilities for investment in cereals trading, processing and storage in
Portugal for a British grain trader with the break up of the state monopoly EPAC.
Identification of possible partners (1989).
UK, 1985, Fendt Tractors, Consultant
Proposals for a development strategy for the increased penetration of the UK market. The
study included a review of trends in the demand for tractors in the UK, based on alternative
scenarios with respect to the EEC, strategies for acquisition and the improvement of the
dealer network.
UK, 1976, Elba Growers, Marketing Specialist
Market prospects for frozen fruit and vegetables in the UK, for a Scottish producer cooperative. Review of macro-economic prospects for the UK economy and the likely
scenarios for the demand for frozen foods.
UK, 1971, UK company, Marketing Analyst
Strategy study for a producer of refractory minerals. Review of the UK demand for
refractory minerals and likely future evolution of this demand.
UK, 1971, Alusuisse, Marketing Analyst
Market study on the demand for gallium arsenide in the UK. Evaluation of the current and
potential demand for gallium arsenide in the UK electronics industry, programme of
interview with major players in the electronics industry and with R&D organisations.
UK, 1970, Ajinimoto, Marketing Analyst
Marketing Study on soya products. Assessment of the UK demand for defatted soya flour
and soya protein isolate in the food industry. This included interviews with actual and
potential end users, competitors and R&D bodies. The study also took into account the
effect of legal regulations on the market.
UK, 1970, Gillette Industries, Marketing Specialist
Analysis of the UK market for hardware and DIY. Contributed to the above study with a
programme of industry and trade interviews in the West Midlands.
Sweden, 1970, Canadian electrical company, Market Analyst
Strategic studies of the heavy electrical industries in Sweden for a Canadian client. The
objective of this work was to the structure and competitive strength of the heavy electrical
industries in Sweden with particular reference to power circuit breakers and transformers .
Sweden, 1969, ABB, Market Analyst
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Study on the market for thyristors in all relevant sectors of the Swedish economy, including
shipbuilding, machine tools, paper industry, electrical, defence and other manufacturing
industries. Visits to all major producers, presentation of report to the client in FR Germany
(1969).
UK and France, 1969, Canadian Company, Marketing Analyst
Assessment of the market potential for lumber and plywood on the French market. This
study required a programme of work in France including trade interviews, projections of
market growth in the construction and related sectors.
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International
UK, Kenya and Tanzania, 2007
Review of the International Finance Corporation’s Private Enterprise Partnership for Africa
Programme. This include focus group sessions with clients of IFC PEP Africa, interviews with
IFC staff and other stakeholders (ministries, banks, leasing companies, rail authorities and
concessionaires. Appraisal of the IFC support rail privatisation in Kenya and the Tanzania
Leasing Programme.
INNOVATION, SCIENCE PARKS AND LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
UK and Europe
Greece, 1995. Ministry of Science and Technology and the National University of Athens.
Economist
Lavrion Technology Park, Greece. Appraisal of the feasibility of establishing a technology
park and centre of industrial archaeology 60 km from Athens, this included comparative
analysis with science and technology parks in industrial areas of the UK as well as case
studies of mining museums and centres of industrial archaeology in the UK.
UK, approved expert, SPRINT Science Park Consultancy Scheme, EEC, DGXIII:
Telecommunications, Information Market and Exploitation of Research (1991-1998).
United Kingdom, 1992. Hong Kong Government. Economist
Assessment of the potential for European investors in the proposed Science and Technology
Parks in Hong Kong and Madrid. Responsible for the assessment of French and BENELUX
demand and interest in the proposed science park.
UK/France, 1989 - 90. DG XXII, European Union. Economist
Review of the prospects for the establishment of a biotechnology in Europe. Responsible
for assessing the prospects for such a development in France and Portugal. Interviews with
key HEIs and R & D centres in Compiègne, Paris, Nice,. Strasbourg,
Portugal, 1991. Ministry of Science and Technology. Economist
Feasibility study for the establishment of Science and Technology Parks in Northern
Portugal. Assessment of the training and technology requirements of various industries in
the region and the strengths of existing research centres.
France, 1991. DGXII, European Union, Economist
Assessment of state aids to R & D and technology transfer to industry European Community.
Review of R & D policy and subsidies to R & D in France and the transfer from the public to
private sectors.
Portugal, 1991. Ministry of Science and Technology. Economist
Feasibility Study for the Development of the Lisbon Scientific and Technological Park,
Portugal. Consultant with Segal Quince Wicksteed Limited, Cambridge based economic and
management consultants. Evaluation of development options for a science park; evaluation
of impact on industry and tertiary educational institutions, their links with R & D institutions
and industry.
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United Kingdom, 1972 - 73. University of East Anglia. Research Assistant.
Research Assistant in the School of Development Studies. Contributed to the development
of a consultancy capacity within the School.
SME DEVELOPMENT
UK and Europe
UK, 1998. Welsh Development Agency, North Wales. Economist
Review of business support services in Gwynedd and recommendations for strategies for
the improvement of business support services in rural areas of the county. The work
included an in depth survey of rural businesses, consultation with trade and farming
associations, business support institutions, planning and economic development authorities,
education and R & D institutions.
United Kingdom, 1992. Department of Trade and Industry. Economist
Assessment of the DTI sponsored Integrated Graduate Development Scheme together with
HEI's and participant companies in NW and NE England. Undertaken with Segal Quince
Wicksteed.
United Kingdom, 1991. Department of Trade and Industry. Economist.
Appraisal of the DTI Enterprise Initiative and Export Market Research Schemes. Contributed
to the evaluation of the schemes, large interview programme with participant SME's in the
North West, North East and West Midlands Regions.
International
Trinidad & Tobago, 1995 - 96. Small Business Development Company.
Team
Leader/Macroeconomist.
Responsible for the co - ordination of a sector assessment study for the development of the
small business sector in Trinidad and Tobago. Specific responsibility for analysis of the fiscal
and legal framework, training, market development, macroeconomic framework and the
linkage of the findings of the national baseline survey of small businesses.
REGIONAL AND LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
UK and Europe
UK, 2003 – 2004, South West Regional Development Agency (SWRDA)
Analysis of the economic performance of 8 key sectors of the regional economy of the
South West, using quantititaive and qualitative analysis.
The sectors included
biotechnology, environmental and marine technology, advanced engineering, tourism and
leisure and food and drink. (Arthur D Little)
UK, 2003, North West Development Agency, Arthur D Little
Review of the regional economic and regeneration aspects of the proposed merger between
the Victoria University of Manchester and the University of Manchester Institute of Science
and Technology (UMIST).
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UK, 1995. Milton Keynes and North Bucks Business Link. Economist
Preparation of a rural development strategy for North Buckinghamshire. Responsible for
the infrastructure, natural resources and environmental sectors (Meridien Consultants).
UK, 1995. Consortium of West London Boroughs. Economist
West London Wedge. Preparation of policy papers on the role of higher education
institutions and the local economy and on competitiveness benchmarking of West London
Wedge against local, regional and international competition, the latter included
comparisons of transport, educational, property cost and other criteria.
International
Oman, 1988. Regional Development Plan for the Southern Region: Government of Oman.
Economist.
Provided inputs on the economics of natural resources as part of the regional development
plan, including fisheries, agriculture and livestock (WS Atkins)
Algeria, 1985. Regional Development Plan for the Jijel Region: Government of Algeria.
Economist
Contributed to the natural resources component of the regional development plan for the
Wilaya of Jijel, a region with plans for the development of a new industrial cluster based on
the construction of steelworks (WS Atkins).
Algeria, 1977. Integrated Regional Development Plan for the region of Arris in the Aurès
Mountains: World Bank/Government of Algeria. Economist and Deputy Team Leader.
Preparation of development strategies for the region as well as investment plans for
different economic sectors (Halcrow ULG and Agrar und Hydro Technik).
PRIVATISATION AND ENTERPRISE REFORM
United Kingdom and Europe
Portugal, 1998. University of Manchester. Detailed assessment of the macroeconomic and
social impacts of privatisation in Portugal. Survey of privatised and non privatised
companies to investigate the impacts of privatisation on financial and other operational
indicators.
United Kingdom, 1993. University of Manchester. Assistant Course Director
University of Manchester/British Council short course programmes on Public Enterprise
Reform and Privatisation. This course is attended by policy makers and managers from
Europe and overseas and will be held at the Manchester Business School.
United Kingdom, 1992 - 1998. University of Manchester
Research on privatisation and public enterprise reform options in Portugal , Algeria, China
and internationally with University of Manchester; member of privatisation research
network; preparation of articles and seminar papers on privatisation.
United Kingdom, 1992. University of Manchester.
Preparation of seminar and visits to local authority and R & D establishments in Cambridge,
where privatisation and contracting out are important issues, University of Manchester
short course on public enterprise reform (1992).
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Czech and Slovak Republics, 1992.
Review of the approaches to and the prospects for privatisation in Czechoslovakia (British
Council study tour) (1992).
Portugal, 1990. Ministry of Finance. Economist
Preparation of technical proposals for the privatisation of a brewery in Lisbon, Portugal in
co-operation with UK merchant bank and Portuguese commercial bank (WS Atkins/Midland
Montagu/Banco Ultramar)
International
Tanzania, 1997. Parastatal Sector Reform Commission. Privatisation Specialist
Advice on divestment preparations for 3 sugar mills in Tanzania with the objective of
securing their sale, working with the Parastatal Sector Reform Commission and the
Netherlands Economic Institute, Rotterdam (1997).
Tanzania, 1990. Parastatal Sector Reform Commission. Privatisation Specialist
Review of the financial structure and health of 5 parastatal companies in the leather and
footwear industry in Tanzania. Preparation of check-lists for joint venture negotiations;
review of restructuring plans including privatisation. Training session on criteria for sell-off
of state enterprises (1990).
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Review of DfID policy on poverty alleviation in Mozambique (1982)
REFERENCES
Professor Joe Morris,
School of Applied Sciences, Cranfield University
Email: j.morris@cranfield.ac.uk
Tel: +44 1234 750111
Dr. Ian Payne
Marine Resource Assessment Group
16 Queen Street,
London SW1
Tel: +44 207 255 7755
Email: i.payne@mrag.co.uk
Sveinung Fjose
Menon Business Economics
N - 0303
Oslo
Norway
Tel: +47 411055133
Email: sveinung@menon.no
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Dr. Colin Barnes
Economist
Simon Diffey
Project Manager
CTA Project,
Colombo
Sri Lanka
SimonDiffey@aol.com
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