Dr. MAX STAMPER: BIO

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About Max Stamper

Max Stamper, Ph.D., London School of Economics; Publisher & Editor-in-Chief MaximsNews Network; former United Nations Official, U.N. Population Division, Department of Economic and Social Affairs; member of the United Nations Correspondents Association.

"Dr. Stamper is dedicated to improving the quality of life of the world's population. I strongly support his candidacy for the post. I am sure that he will make an outstanding contribution to the work of the Council,"

- Nafis Sadik, M.D., United Nations Under Secretary General, Pakistan

"Through his work with us, Dr. Max Stamper has developed a keen understanding of the tools needed to communicate with other professionals, policymakers and the general public and thus he has a unique combination of content and communications expertise."

- Hugh B. Price, President of the National Urban League, New York

"Dr. Stamper has written widely on development, population, and health issues. He has played a key role in the public affairs of the National Urban League. I believe Dr. Stamper to be an outstanding candidate."

- Sen. Albert Gore, Jr., Tennessee

"Dr. Stamper is an expert in international development, population, and human rights. He is the author of over 100 publications on these topics. He would make an outstanding contribution to America's relationship with the United Nations. He has the understanding, experience and valuable network of personal contacts needed in this key position.

- Sen. Bill Bradley, New Jersey

"Dr. Max Stamper would be a valuable addition to the team representing the United States at the United Nations, and I am pleased to recommend him,"

- Sen. John Glenn, Ohio

"Max has a history of reaching out to people from all over the world. When he worked at the United Nations [as a U.N. Population Affairs Officer], he was one of the most well-liked Americans at the world body,"

- Sen. Max Baucus, Montana

"Dr. Stamper is a distinguished scholar with extensive experience working directly with the United Nations."

- Sen. Christopher J. Dodd, Connecticut

"He earned his Ph.D. from the London School of Economics and completed a Special Graduate Program at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University,"

- Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg, New Jersey

"Dr. Stamper possesses the understanding and commitment necessary for this position and I'm confident that he would serve effectively. I would appreciate every consideration...to his candidacy,"

- Sen. Charles S. Robb, Virginia

"Highly respected by his peers, Dr. Max Stamper would be an asset to the Clinton Administration. I am pleased to recommend him for the post of U.S. Ambassador,"

- Sen. Paul D. Wellstone, Minnesota

"Max's landmark book, Population and Planning in Developing Nations, was distributed worldwide by the Population Council has been required reading in graduate courses at leading universities. This book studies the policies on population and development in 60 countries and demonstrates Dr. Stamper's global knowledge, so useful to an ambassador to the U.N.,"

- Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy, Providence, Rhode Island

"Dr. Max Stamper is active in several organizations such as the National Urban League. His work...is widely published and has served as required reading in top graduate schools. His experience in fields important to the United States and the United Nations covers two decades,"

- Rep. Joseph P. Kennedy II Boston, Massachusetts

"Dr. Stamper is a United Nations activist, as well as an authority in international development, population, and human rights... he was also a consultant to the Ford Foundation on development and population planning,"

- Rep. Tony P. Hall, Dayton, Ohio

"As an Ambassador and Representative to the United Nations...Dr. Stamper would make an outstanding contribution to America's relationship with the United Nations.... He is a 'Spin Doctor' for the Civil Rights Movement."

- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, Toledo, Ohio

"Dr. Stamper is a leader, a scholar, an experienced policy analyst and an outstanding communicator. I give him my highest recommendation,"

- Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr., New Jersey

"Dr. Stamper's expertise in international development, global knowledge, and experience with the United Nations would make him an invaluable asset to the United States representation in the United Nations,"

- Rep. Robert E. Andrews, New Jersey

"Dr. Stamper has a demonstrated record of public service and considerable experience in international development. I have every confidence that he would effectively represent our interests at ECOSOC,"

- Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr., New Jersey

Dr. Stamper has also received the support from many others in the international and human rights fields. Please see:

• Biography of Dr. Stamper and the History of MaximsNews Network

• Profile in The National Catholic Reporter: "Max Stamper: Crusader for the U.N."

••• DARFUR: UN SECURITY COUNCIL SENDS 26,000 TROOPS FOR PEACEKEEPING: 31/7/2007 by MAX STAMPER

• "Your Savvy Guide to Dealing with Journalists," by Max Stamper

• U.N. on IRAN's NUCLEAR PROGRAMME by Max Stamper (MaximsNews.com, U.N.)

• "The Selection of the Next U.N. Secretary General" a BBC interview with Amb. William Luers and Dr. Max Stamper at the U.N. (BBC MP3, MaximsNews.com, U.N.) MP3 LISTEN