Background
Askjem, Solveig was born on June 13, 1936 in Norway.
Askjem, Solveig was born on June 13, 1936 in Norway.
Degree in social work, Oslo College, 1963. Cand.polit. in Pedagogy, University Oslo, 1980.
Social worker, 1963—1969. Lecturer social work Oslo College, 1969—1977, Bodo College, 1969—1977. Consultant, head division National Council Social Work Education, Minister Education and Research, 1978—1990, head division, 1991—1998.
Advisor Network Norway Council, 1998—2002. Senior advisor Norwegian Minister Education and Research, since 2003. President International Council Social Welfare, 2003—2008.
Member of Norwegian Research Council (board directors 1976-1979), Norwegian Forum Health and Social Issues (national committee since 1993), ICSW (regional president 2000, appointed vice president 2003), Foundation LEON (board directors since 1992).