Soumen Ray is working as a Social Policy Specialist with UNICEF Odisha office. Born in Odisha India, he is no stranger to the regular cycle of hazards that impacts its coastal community. His deep-rooted livelihood concerns are born out of a wealth of personal interactions with the fishers of Chilika. Almost organically, his first book has grown out of their deep indigenous knowledge and understanding of fishery resources. Soumen's equity focused approach forms the core of his extensive writing on livelihoods, poverty and human development with an emphasis on evidence building and rights-based approach. The information of this document however expresses Soumen's personal views and opinions and does not necessarily represent UNICEF's position.
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