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NIMD thrives because of the passion, knowledge, and expertise of the people we work with. We are proud of our extensive global network of offices and partners, all working towards the vital goal of establishing responsive democratic systems.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

Our organization is made up of around 100 passionate people, working in offices all over the world. Our 15 Country Offices, led by NIMD Country Directors and Representatives, are located across Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, the Dutch Caribbean, and Central and Southeast Asia.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, an international team of around 15 staff supports our global programmes from The Hague, the political capital of the Netherlands.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Country Office Directors<\/h2>\n \n

Our Country Office Directors oversee the operations of their respective offices, ensuring that activities and results align with NIMD\u2019s mission and goals. Together with their teams, the Directors develop and implement strategies tailored to their country or region\u2019s specific political and social context. Their expertise and networks ensure their programmes contribute to a more peaceful, just and inclusive democracy, adapting and responding to the demands and needs of their country.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n

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\u00c1ngela Rodr\u00edguez
\nCountry Director, NIMD Colombia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n LinkedIn\n \"\" <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n

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C\u00e9lia D\u2019Almeida
\nCountry Director, NIMD Mali<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n LinkedIn\n \"\" <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n

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Cheickna Yaranangor\u00e9
\nCountry Director, NIMD Burkina Faso<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n LinkedIn\n \"\" <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n

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In\u00e9s Lourdes Tobar Can\u00faz
\nCountry Director, NIMD Guatemala<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n

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Dieudonn\u00e9 Ntanago
\nCountry Director, NIMD Burundi<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n

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Juan Mel\u00e9ndez
\nCountry Director, NIMD El Salvador<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n LinkedIn\n \"\" <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n

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Yinebeb Nigatu
\nCountry Director, NIMD Ethiopia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n

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Ibrahima Ba
\nCountry Director, NIMD Niger<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n

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Primus Bahiigi
\nCountry Director, NIMD Uganda<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n

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Bashar Al- Khatib
\nCountry Director, NIMD Jordan<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n LinkedIn\n \"\" <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n

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Mohammad Sahil
\nCountry Representative, NIMD Bangladesh<\/p>\n

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Abdijalil Tahir
\nDirector, NIMD Somalia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n LinkedIn\n \"\" <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n

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Ronnie Ojwang
\nCountry Director, NIMD Kenya<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n LinkedIn\n \"\" <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n

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Nway Nway Tun
\nCountry Representative, NIMD Myanmar<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n LinkedIn\n \"\" <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n

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Oscar Bloh
\nCountry Director, NIMD Liberia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Our people in the Hague<\/h2>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n
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Tijmen Rooseboom
\nExecutive Director<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n LinkedIn\n \"\" <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n

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Gilbert Chandrasekaran
\nHead of Finance, Compliance and Support<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n LinkedIn\n \"\" <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n

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Heleen Schrooyen
\nBusiness Development Lead<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n LinkedIn\n \"\" <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n

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Htet Oo Wai
\nDemocracy Support Lead<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n LinkedIn\n \"\" <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n

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Tayuh Ngenge
\nDemocracy Network Advisor<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n LinkedIn\n \"\" <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n

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Kristina Miletic
\nDemocracy Network Advisor<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n LinkedIn\n \"\" <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n

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Daniela Montero
\nDemocracy Network Advisor<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n LinkedIn\n \"\" <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n

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Roxanne van der Bliek
\nNetwork Coordinator\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n LinkedIn\n \"\" <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n

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Louise ten Bosch
\nCommunications Officer<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n LinkedIn\n \"\" <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n

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Monique Ronza
\nOffice Manager & HR support<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n LinkedIn\n \"\" <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n

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Zineb Lamriki
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Oliva Greene
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Stefany Vizcarra
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Angelique Van Egmond
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Marina Popova
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