Who we are
Director Bent Nørby Bonde
Bent (Danish) is a highly experienced manager with more than 25 years executive management experience in private, public, semi-public and non-profit media and international organizations. He has worked in more than 50 transitional and developing countries around the world on programs aimed at preventing conflicts, building peace, and using media to facilitate dialogue between civil society, regulatory bodies and politicians. His expertise covers:
- Design, management, evaluation and advice in media policies and development for countries in transition to democracy such as the Baltics, the Balkan states, the Middle East and North Africa, West and East Africa;
- Design and implementation of media and communication strategies preventing violent conflicts and contributing to sustainable peace in Europe, Africa and Asia;
- Design, implementation and evaluation of strategic communication, public awareness, visibility and media strategies at the national, regional, and international level in Europe, Africa, and Asia;
- Coordination and collaboration between donors, international organisations, NGOs, local governments and civil society organisations in the Balkans, Afghanistan, the Baltics, the Middle East, South Asia and Africa.
His PhD dissertation in Communications, Media and Journalism focuses on the use of media and communication in conflict prevention and peacebuilding.