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Marije Balt

drs. Marije Balt

 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4593-2958

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Marije Balt is Chief Science Officer in the Strategic Advisory Unit (ESA) and Dean of the Academy of International Relations at the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In her role as Chief Science Officer, she connects diplomacy and foreign policy with knowledge institutes and researchers, helping bridge scientific research and diplomatic practice so Dutch foreign policy is consistently evidence-informed. As Dean, she oversees the Academy’s learning and development portfolio, strengthening diplomats’ skills in emerging areas such as strategic foresight. She previously worked at the Advisory Council on International Affairs (AIV).

With over 30 years of experience, she has worked in and with conflict-affected contexts across the Balkans, Africa and the Middle East. Her government roles included postings at the Netherlands’ Permanent Representation to the EU in Brussels and at the Netherlands Embassy in Nairobi from 2005 to 2010. From 2012 to 2020, she worked outside government, founding and leading the research consultancy SpringFactor, through which she partnered with governments, universities, international organisations, including the UN and EU, companies, and NGOs. She has also designed and taught more than 30 undergraduate and graduate courses in international relations.

Education/Academic qualification

Master, Political Science/International Relations, University of Amsterdam

Award Date: 29 Aug 1996

External positions

Advisory Council on International Affairs, Advisory Council on International Affairs

Keywords

  • JZ International relations

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education
  2. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  3. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
  4. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  5. SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
    SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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