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As Head of Programmes & Knowledge, Wouter Dol is responsible for all global programming and knowledge support within NIMD’s network of partners and offices. Wouter has worked in the field of international development and democratic governance for the past 18 years. Before taking up his current role, he served in different capacities at NIMD including in strategic relations and programme management. Prior to joining NIMD, Wouter worked for the UNDP in Bangladesh and the OSCE in Kosovo. He holds a double Master’s degree in International Relations and Communications from the University of Amsterdam.

As Head of Positioning, Heleen Schrooyen is responsible for NIMD's strategic relations, fundraising and institutional communications. Heleen has 20 years of experience in the field of democracy, human rights, and rule of law. Prior to joining NIMD in 2003, she worked for the United Nations in Central America and Switzerland. Within NIMD, Heleen has developed profound expertise in democratization processes, including political party legal frameworks, democracy education and facilitating multiparty and multi stakeholder dialogue processes. Her focus areas include the participation of women in politics, and gender sensitive law and policymaking. .