Context matters and politics matter when it comes to International Cooperation. In order to ensure that development aid programs work, a variety of elements need to be taken into account. For instance, projects need to be embedded in the local context and supported by the local/regional stakeholders, analysis needs to be done what other organizations are or have been doing on the same subject, and it is important not to do more harm than good when implementing a project. Unfortunately reality shows that organizations often lack the capacity to focus on these aspects.
With a strong track record of implementing projects, and managing large and complex programs to improve the well-being of people in developing countries, I can draw on a breadth of experience and expertise when it comes to adapt approaches to suit different contexts and creating innovative solutions for sustainable change. When living in developing countries, I always enjoyed the daily interaction with local people and institutions and so I understand the setting on the ground. My hands-on experience is based on a Master Governance and Development.
Throughout my career I have been able to build fruitful relationships with actors from other cultures I worked with. This enabled me to become a trusted partner for international development. Through relationships based on trust, I can offer continuity in unstable contexts and contribute my expertise to solutions that are supported by all actors involved.