Senior Researcher

Koen Voorend is a Dutch researcher for the Anker Research Institute based in Costa Rica. He holds an MA. and a Ph.D. in Development Studies from the International Institute of Social Studies, The Hague, The Netherlands. He has worked on Anker research in Guatemala, Costa Rica, Belize, Dominican Republic, and Nigeria.

Senior Researcher

Ayelech Tiruwha Melese is an independent researcher and consultant based in the Netherlands. She has more than 15 years experience in global value chains and local economic development focusing on Ethiopia.