Werner Christie
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Werner Hosewinckel Christie (born 1949) is a Norwegian
politician for the Labour Party
. He was Norway's first Minister of Health from 1992 to 1995, serving in Gro Harlem Brundtland's
cabinet from 1992 to 1996.
Werner Christie was educated as a medical doctor (University of Oslo
, 1979). He also earned degrees in sociology
from the University of Oslo in 1969, philosophy
from the University of Bergen
in 1971, and political science
from the University of Oslo in 1972. He also has more than 13 years experience as a part-time farmer.
Christie served as the first Chair of the steering group of the World Health Organization's
Stop TB program (a global public-private partnership). He chaired the Biotechnology Advisory Board of Norway from 2000 to 2004.
He worked as a public health officer and hospital manager in Norway, and conducted research and published a textbook in the planning and management of primary health care. He served on a number of boards for health care providers, investors and start-ups, including the European Federation of Biotechnology and the ScanBalt biotechnology network. He spent five years as a special advisor to the Norwegian Trade Council, and served two years in that function in San Francisco (1999–2001). In 2007 he became a board member of Public Advice International Foundation. In 2008, Christie became a board member of EduMonde SA (an educational media venture) and a member of the Presidium of the United Nations'
International Eco-Safety Cooperative Organization.
In 2001 he started his own full-time consulting business, World Health Connections, focusing on entrepreneurship and investment strategies in medical technology and biotechnology, as well as health care development and consulting. He was appointed in May 2004 as Science and Technology Counsellor for the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Beijing
, China
, where his work is mainly focused on energy, environmental, building, medical, marine and biological sciences and technologies as well as welfare and health reform issues.
Norwegians
Norwegians constitute both a nation and an ethnic group native to Norway. They share a common culture and speak the Norwegian language. Norwegian people and their descendants are found in migrant communities worldwide, notably in United States, Canada and Brazil.-History:Towards the end of the 3rd...
politician for the Labour Party
Norwegian Labour Party
The Labour Party is a social-democratic political party in Norway. It is the senior partner in the current Norwegian government as part of the Red-Green Coalition, and its leader, Jens Stoltenberg, is the current Prime Minister of Norway....
. He was Norway's first Minister of Health from 1992 to 1995, serving in Gro Harlem Brundtland's
Gro Harlem Brundtland
Gro Harlem Brundtland is a Norwegian Social democratic politician, diplomat, and physician, and an international leader in sustainable development and public health. She served three terms as Prime Minister of Norway , and has served as the Director General of the World Health Organization...
cabinet from 1992 to 1996.
Werner Christie was educated as a medical doctor (University of Oslo
University of Oslo
The University of Oslo , formerly The Royal Frederick University , is the oldest and largest university in Norway, situated in the Norwegian capital of Oslo. The university was founded in 1811 and was modelled after the recently established University of Berlin...
, 1979). He also earned degrees in sociology
Sociology
Sociology is the study of society. It is a social science—a term with which it is sometimes synonymous—which uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about human social activity...
from the University of Oslo in 1969, philosophy
Philosophy
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational...
from the University of Bergen
University of Bergen
The University of Bergen is located in Bergen, Norway. Although founded as late as 1946, academic activity had taken place at Bergen Museum as far back as 1825. The university today serves more than 14,500 students...
in 1971, and political science
Political science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
from the University of Oslo in 1972. He also has more than 13 years experience as a part-time farmer.
Christie served as the first Chair of the steering group of the World Health Organization's
World Health Organization
The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations that acts as a coordinating authority on international public health. Established on 7 April 1948, with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, the agency inherited the mandate and resources of its predecessor, the Health...
Stop TB program (a global public-private partnership). He chaired the Biotechnology Advisory Board of Norway from 2000 to 2004.
He worked as a public health officer and hospital manager in Norway, and conducted research and published a textbook in the planning and management of primary health care. He served on a number of boards for health care providers, investors and start-ups, including the European Federation of Biotechnology and the ScanBalt biotechnology network. He spent five years as a special advisor to the Norwegian Trade Council, and served two years in that function in San Francisco (1999–2001). In 2007 he became a board member of Public Advice International Foundation. In 2008, Christie became a board member of EduMonde SA (an educational media venture) and a member of the Presidium of the United Nations'
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
International Eco-Safety Cooperative Organization.
In 2001 he started his own full-time consulting business, World Health Connections, focusing on entrepreneurship and investment strategies in medical technology and biotechnology, as well as health care development and consulting. He was appointed in May 2004 as Science and Technology Counsellor for the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
, where his work is mainly focused on energy, environmental, building, medical, marine and biological sciences and technologies as well as welfare and health reform issues.