Global Engagements

Albania — Albanian Institute for International Studies (AIIS) — Tirana Observatory

Dr. Glenn Agung Hole has been invited by the Albanian Institute for International Studies (AIIS) to contribute policy analyses and articles to Tirana Observatory, a journal of foreign policy and international relations. His contributions address international relations, geopolitics, institutional economics, and strategic affairs.

Belgium — EUReflect

Geopolitics commentator and columnist for EUReflect, writing on European Union affairs, transatlantic relations, and the geopolitics of institutional and economic integration.

France — Revue Conflicts

Geopolitics commentator and columnist for Revue Conflicts, contributing analysis on international relations, strategic affairs, and great-power competition.

Great Britain — CapX & Centre for Policy Studies

Contributor to CapX and the Centre for Policy Studies in London, writing on macroeconomics, public policy, and geopolitics. The role combines independent analysis with policy-oriented commentary aimed at informing economic and international debates in the United Kingdom and beyond.

Centre for Policy Studies · Freelance

Norway — Geopolitica

Geopolitics commentator and columnist for Geopolitica, analysing international security, great-power dynamics, and the intersection of economics and foreign policy.

Visiting Professor — University of Shkodër "Luigj Gurakuqi", Albania (2026–2027)

Dr. Glenn Agung Hole is appointed Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Economics, University of Shkodër "Luigj Gurakuqi" (Albania) for the 2026–2027 academic year. The appointment covers graduate teaching in Corporate Finance within the Master of Science in Finance programme, alongside strengthened academic collaboration through research, knowledge exchange, and international engagement with colleagues and students in support of excellence in higher education and institutional development.

Université Nationale de la Décentralisation (UND) — Kinshasa

Appointment as Distinguished Visiting Professor at the Université Nationale de la Décentralisation (UND) in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, advancing higher education, decentralisation and good governance, and institutional capacity building (June 2026).

Université Chrétienne de Kinshasa (UCKIN)

Appointment as Distinguished Visiting Professor at the Université Chrétienne de Kinshasa (UCKIN), Democratic Republic of the Congo, contributing to entrepreneurship, economics and management education.

Donation to the Kari Center in Egypt — Presented by Bishop Biemen of the Diocese of Naqada and Qus, Coptic Orthodox Church

On behalf of the Ecumenical Order of St. Hallvard in Drammen, Dr. Glenn Agung Hole arranged a charitable donation to the El Alb Al Farhan Center (Kari Center) for persons with special needs in Naqada, Egypt. The gift was delivered through His Grace Bishop Biemen of the Diocese of Naqada and Qus of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Egypt, supporting the center's rehabilitation, education and vocational training programs for children and adults with disabilities.

Official State Meetings — Republic of Georgia

Participated in official meetings with the President of Georgia, His Holiness and Beatitude Ilia II, Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, and the Georgian Minister of Diaspora Affairs, in connection with a cross-border cultural and heritage initiative covered by Norwegian national broadcaster NRK.

Press coverage: NRK — Slik kan klosteret i Norddal se ut

Bilateral Meetings — Prince Juan De Bagration-Mukhrani of Georgia

Held bilateral meetings in Tbilisi with H.R.H. Prince Juan De Bagration-Mukhrani of Georgia, head of the Royal House of Bagrationi, to discuss Georgian-Norwegian cooperation, cultural and heritage diplomacy, and avenues for strengthening civil society and academic ties between the two countries.

Mentorships — University of East London (UEL)

Engaged in mentorship and academic collaboration with the University of East London, supporting students and early-career researchers in areas spanning institutional economics, entrepreneurship, and international development.

Sarsen Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University

Appointment as Honorary Professor and Visiting Professor at Sarsen Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University, recognising contributions to advancing knowledge, strengthening institutions, and building resilient societies through education, research, and international collaboration.

Astana International Forum & Astana Finance Days (2023)

Participation at the Astana International Forum 2023 and Astana Finance Days in the Republic of Kazakhstan, engaging with heads of state, ministers, and international institutions on cooperation, development, and the use of immersive technologies in education and talent development.

International Election Observer — Republic of Kazakhstan (2023)

Served as International Observer (Certificate No. 1) at the Early Elections of Members of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan on 19 March 2023, issued by the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Academic Visits — Republic of Kazakhstan

Academic visits and meetings with university leadership in the Republic of Kazakhstan, including campus tours, faculty exchanges, and cultural engagements in support of long-term collaboration and institutional development.

Public University "Kadri Zeka" — Gjilan

Keynote speaker and guest professor at the UKZ Annual Conference 2026 — "The Impact of Science on Sustainable Development" — at Public University "Kadri Zeka" in Gjilan, Republic of Kosova (29–30 May 2026).

University of South-Eastern Norway (USN)

Associate Professor at the University of South-Eastern Norway (USN), contributing to research and education in entrepreneurship, innovation, and institutional development.

Parliamentary Facilitation — Norwegian Parliament (Stortinget)

Facilitated an official meeting at the Norwegian Parliament (Stortinget) for the Ukrainian Association of Disabled People with Mr. Bård Hoksrud, former Deputy Chairman of the Standing Committee on Transport and Communications, supporting international dialogue on disability rights, accessibility, and civil society cooperation between Norway and Ukraine.

Chairman, Virke Rehab — Norwegian Parliament Representation (2014–2016)

From 2014 to 2016, Dr. Glenn Agung Hole served as Chairman of Virke Rehab, representing Virke — the Federation of Norwegian Enterprise — in the Norwegian Parliament (Stortinget) on matters concerning rehabilitation, health services, and welfare policy.

Sustainability Meeting — Oslo Bishop Kari Veiteberg

Held a sustainability meeting with Bishop Kari Veiteberg of Oslo, discussing the Church of Norway's role in advancing environmental responsibility, social inclusion, and ethical leadership in civil society.

Guest Lecture — NTNU Ålesund

Delivered a guest lecture on environmental management at NTNU Ålesund, exploring the intersection of sustainability, innovation, and responsible leadership in coastal and maritime communities.

Environmental Meeting — Orkla with Former Prime Minister Erna Solberg

Participated in an environmental meeting hosted by Orkla, joined by former Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg, to discuss corporate sustainability, green transition, and the role of business leadership in addressing environmental challenges.

Mother Teresa University — Skopje

Appointment as Visiting Professor at Mother Teresa University (Universiteti Nënë Tereza) in Skopje, and guest lecture on "Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Growth: Building Stability and Prosperity in a Changing World" (November 2025).

The Bernadotte Foundation — Stockholm

Engaged with The Bernadotte Foundation in Stockholm, including meetings with Her Royal Highness Princess Marianne Bernadotte, Countess of Wisborg, and attendance at the Bernadotte Art Awards — supporting philanthropy, cultural patronage, and the arts.

University of Dar es Salaam

Appointment as Visiting Professor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Systems at the University of Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania.

VIP Guest — Kyiv, Ukraine

Attended as VIP guest at an official event organised by the Ukrainian Association of Disabled People in Kyiv, on Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square), marking Ukraine's Independence Day celebrations and supporting disability advocacy and inclusion.