Richard Harmstom
Richard Harmston has worked in international development for more than 40 years, nearly all of it in civil society organizations. He directed the International Student Movement for the United Nations (Geneva), the Canadian Council for International Cooperation, and South Asia Partnership Canada (the latter two in Ottawa). He has served on numerous boards of directors of other international and Canadian organizations, including as a founding director of the North South Institute, the Group of 78 and UNIFEM Canada.
The scope of this service has included emphasis on community development, international relations, peace and security, gender equality, South Asian issues and strengthening of civil society. Richard is currently consulting from his home in Ottawa.