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Norwegian political activist (1952–2022) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Aksel Nærstad (1 January 1952 – 22 October 2022) was a Norwegian political activist and advisor.

Born(1952-01-01)1 January 1952
Rælingen, Norway
Died22 October 2022(2022-10-22) (aged 70)
EducationTrained as carpenter
OccupationsPolitical activist, advisor
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Axel Nærstad
Born(1952-01-01)1 January 1952
Rælingen, Norway
Died22 October 2022(2022-10-22) (aged 70)
EducationTrained as carpenter
OccupationsPolitical activist, advisor
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Political career

Nærstad chaired the Red Electoral Alliance from 1987 to 1995.[1]

From 1995 to 1997 he chaired the board of the newspaper Klassekampen.[2]

He chaired the Norwegian Social Forum /Globaliseringskonferansen from first forum in 2001 and for eight years. He was also the first chair of the Norwegian Trade Campaign from 2003 until 2012.[citation needed]

He was senior policy advisor in the Norwegian NGO, the Development Fund.[3] He was also international coordinator of the More and Better Network, a global network of farmers' and fisherfolks' organizations and NGOs.[citation needed]

Early and personal life

Nærstad was born in Rælingen, Akershus on 1 January 1952, a son of Andreas Nærstad and Emmy Solveig Henriksen. After secondary school, he received practical training as carpenter.[4]

Residing in Asker, Nærstad died on 22 October 2022, at the age of 70.[5]

Selected works

  • Norrøna-konflikten (1985)[4]
  • Kjeller Jern og Metall 75 år (1992)[4]

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