Jacqueline Cramer
Jacqueline Marian Cramer (born 10 April 1951) is a retired Dutch politician of the Labour Party (PvdA) and biologist.
Jacqueline Cramer | |
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Jacqueline Cramer in 2018 | |
Minister of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment | |
In office 22 February 2007 – 23 February 2010 | |
Prime Minister | Jan Peter Balkenende |
Preceded by | Pieter Winsemius |
Succeeded by | Tineke Huizinga |
Member of the Social and Economic Council | |
In office 1 January 1999 – 22 February 2007 | |
Chairman | Herman Wijffels |
Personal details | |
Born | Jacqueline Marian Cramer 10 April 1951 Amsterdam, Netherlands |
Nationality | Dutch |
Political party | Labour Party |
Children | 1 son and 1 daughter |
Residence | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
Alma mater | University of Arkansas Bachelor of Science University of Amsterdam (Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy) |
Occupation | Politician · Civil servant · Biologist · Researcher · Management consultant · Corporate director · Nonprofit director · Activist · Academic administrator · Author · Professor |
Cramer was Minister of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment in the Fourth Balkenende cabinet for the PvdA.[1] Previously she was a professor of sustainable entrepreneurship at Utrecht University and professor of environmental management at Erasmus University. She is member of the board of directors at Royal Dutch Shell and a member of the Social-Economic Council.[2] Eisenhower Fellowships selected Jacqueline Cramer in 1992 to represent The Netherlands.
Cramer studied biology in Arkansas and at the University of Amsterdam. In 1987 she obtained her Ph.D. with Mission-orientation in Ecology. The Case of Dutch Fresh-water Ecology, with honours. She has two children and lives in Amsterdam.
Decorations
Honours | ||||
Ribbon bar | Honour | Country | Date | Comment |
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Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau | Netherlands | 3 December 2010 | ||
References
- "Jacqueline Cramer (PvdA) - Volkshuisvesting, Ruimtelijke Ordening en Milieubeheer" (in Dutch). de Volkskrant. February 13, 2007.
- (in Dutch) Prof.dr. Jacqueline Cramer, Utrechts Universiteitsfonds
External links
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- (in Dutch) Dr. J.M. (Jacqueline) Cramer Parlement & Politiek
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by Pieter Winsemius |
Minister of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment 2007–2010 |
Succeeded by Tineke Huizinga |
Non-profit organization positions | ||
Preceded by Unknown |
Chairwoman of Milieudefensie 1985–1987 |
Succeeded by Unknown |