Fafo
David Gairdner is a seasoned researcher and consultant with extensive experience in conflict-affected and fragile states. Currently serving as a Senior Researcher at the Fafo Institute for Applied International Studies since January 2012, David has focused on aid effectiveness and multi-donor funding arrangements. Prior to this role, David was a Senior Partner at Scanteam for eight years, contributing to projects in transitional economies. David also held the position of Director of Programmes at the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre, managing significant research and training initiatives. Earlier in the career, David managed the Fund for Public Policy Research in Guatemala, promoting civil society involvement in the Guatemala Peace Accords. Academic qualifications include a Master’s degree in International Relations from York University and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from The University of British Columbia.
Fafo
Fafo is an independent social science research foundation that develops knowledge on the conditions for participation in working life, organisational life, society and politics, the relationship between politics and living conditions, as well as on democracy, development and value creation. For us, it is particularly important to highlight the perspectives of employees and those who are excluded from the labour market.