Patrice Levang

Agronomist graduated from the Institut National Agronomique Paris-Grignon, I hold a PhD in agro-economics from the University of Montpellier (ENSAM). Trained as a farming system specialist, my main domains of interest are agricultural colonization projects, household economics of forest dependent people, livelihood consequences of forest conversion, and more broadly agricultural transition on the forest margins. Patrice has 30 years of experience in Indonesia and will relocate to Cameroon by end October 2010.

Current position

Seconded Scientist

Research theme

Smallholder and community forestry
Conservation and development trade-offs

Key areas of expertise

Agroeconomist

Research interest

Livelihoods Theme Leader for landscape Mosaic Program catch-up program team for Indonesia

Languages

French, Indonesian, English, German