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Dr. Robert Summers is the Director of the School of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Alberta, where he also serves as the Admin Academic Director of Sustainability within the Faculty of Agricultural, Life, and Environmental Sciences. His scholarly work focuses on the interplay between collective action and cultural institutions, with a special emphasis on environmental governance and policy. Dr. Summers addresses critical issues such as rural water supply in Canada and Sub-Saharan Africa, aiming to enhance community development through social capital and effective local institutions. His insights bridge applied and theoretical foundations, making him a prominent figure in sustainability discussions within an academic context.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management