Cafe Direct Producers' Foundation
Bo Williams researched carbon finance opportunities for climate change adaptation projects on tea cooperatives in Kenya and Uganda. He learned the processes necessary for developing carbon assets, how to communicate with stakeholders to best organize research, and how to prepare readable reports. Personally, Bo states that he learned that environmental improvement must be sought and accomplished in a way that is most beneficial to human well-being.
Fields of Study:
Environmental Policy and Planning
Organization:
Cafe Direct Producers' Foundation, Kenya
Employment Sector:
Non-Governmental Organization/Non-Profit
Topic Areas of Internship:
Environmental Policy and Planning, Terrestrial Ecosystems
Duration & Dates:
6/15/2012 - 8/21/2012
Skills Gained:
Financial Knowledge, Grassroots Organizing, Problem Solving
Duties Performed:
Proposal/Plan Development, Meet with Stakeholders (interviews, focus groups, etc.), Conduct Studies/Research
How Student Obtained Internship:
Through working on a Master's Project
Paid or Unpaid?:
Unpaid
OK to Contact Student for More Information? :
Bo Williams: jbowill@umich.edu
Cafe Direct Producers' Foundation
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