Background
KNUTSSON, KARL ERIC was born on May 31, 1932 in Gothenburg, Sweden.
KNUTSSON, KARL ERIC was born on May 31, 1932 in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Lund University, Sweden, 1953-1960, Doctor of Philosophy. Gothenburg University, 1957-1965, Doctor of Philosophy Ethnography, 1965-1967, Fil Dr Socl Anthropology. Spoken languages: Swedish, English, German, Nordic lang.
Regional Director, South Asia Regional, United Nations Children's Fund since 1988. Assistant Secretary-General, Deputy Executive Director, United Nations Children's Fund, New York, 1983-1988. Regional Director, Eastern & South Africa Regional, United Nations Children's Fund, Kenya, 8083.
Director-General, Swedish Agency for Rch Cooperation with Developing Countries, 1975-1980. Professor & Head of Department of Social Anthropology, Stockholm University, 7075. Assistant Professor of Social Anthropology, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, 1967-1970.
Director, Ethiopian Nutrition Institute, SIDA, 1967-1970.
Member: Royal Swedish Academy of Literature and History. American Anthropological Association. Governing Council, United Nations University.
Spouse Pauline O'Dea, National of Ireland.