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| − | '''Parama Anandan''' is the Chief Functionary, and founder, of the [[Foundation for Research and Sustainable Development]] (FRSD). He was an [[ICANN Fellow]] at [[ICANN Singapore]],<ref>[http://www.linkedin.com/pub/sp-anandan/5/985/960 linkedin.com]</ref> and has also been an IGCBP IPR Researcher at the [[DiploFoundation]], where he took some 4 courses on Internet governance.<ref>[[ICANN 41]] Interview</ref> | + | '''Parama Anandan''' is the Chief Functionary, and founder, of the [[Foundation for Research and Sustainable Development]] (FRSD). He was an [[ICANN Fellow]] at [[ICANN Singapore]],<ref>[http://www.linkedin.com/pub/sp-anandan/5/985/960 linkedin.com]</ref> and has also been an IGCBP IPR Researcher at the [[DiploFoundation]], where he took some 4 courses on Internet governance. Through his studies he has become involved in the IP rights and issues surrounding traditional knowledge.<ref>[[ICANN 41]] Interview</ref> |
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| + | Through his work, Mr. Anandan is engaged in protecting indigenous Indian resources, particularly in and around the Wester Ghats Mountains. The protection of natural resources involves documenting flora and fauna to better protect bio-diversity, and working with tribal communities to both learn from their indigenous knowledge and help them better protect their livelihoods. He collaborates with the University of Iowa (USA), and their geology department participates in an annual program to work with Mr. Anandan and the FRSD. He founded the project around 2000. | ||
He holds a M.A in English from the University of Madras.<ref>[http://www.siliconindia.com/profiles/PARAMA-ANANDAN-zwL6s5G8.html siliconindia.com]</ref> | He holds a M.A in English from the University of Madras.<ref>[http://www.siliconindia.com/profiles/PARAMA-ANANDAN-zwL6s5G8.html siliconindia.com]</ref> | ||
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Parama Anandan is the Chief Functionary, and founder, of the Foundation for Research and Sustainable Development (FRSD). He was an ICANN Fellow at ICANN Singapore,[1] and has also been an IGCBP IPR Researcher at the DiploFoundation, where he took some 4 courses on Internet governance. Through his studies he has become involved in the IP rights and issues surrounding traditional knowledge.[2]
Through his work, Mr. Anandan is engaged in protecting indigenous Indian resources, particularly in and around the Wester Ghats Mountains. The protection of natural resources involves documenting flora and fauna to better protect bio-diversity, and working with tribal communities to both learn from their indigenous knowledge and help them better protect their livelihoods. He collaborates with the University of Iowa (USA), and their geology department participates in an annual program to work with Mr. Anandan and the FRSD. He founded the project around 2000.
He holds a M.A in English from the University of Madras.[3]
References
- ↑ linkedin.com
- ↑ ICANN 41 Interview
- ↑ siliconindia.com