Tove Degnbol is Head of the Evaluation, Learning & Quality department in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. From 2015 to 2020, she was Ambassador of Denmark to Ghana. Tove Degnbol has more than 30 years of experience in the field of international development. In addition to Ghana, she has had long-term positions in Tanzania, Vietnam, and Mali. Over the course of her carrier, Tove Degnbol has held several positions in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, incl. at the Embassy of Denmark in Hanoi. Before joining the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, she worked several years as an international consultant and development researcher focussing on agriculture, pastoral development, and good governance. She holds a phd in International Development from Roskilde University.
Dr Lavern Samuels is a global leader in international higher education, recognized for his work in inclusive internationalization and virtual exchange. He is Director at Durban University of Technology, chairs several international education bodies, and has received major awards, including the 2024 BMI Global Education/Times Higher Education Lifetime Achievement award.
Birgitte Nygaard Markussen, Ambassador, Danish Special Representative for the Great Lakes and the Sahel. Previously EU Ambassador to the African Union, Deputy Managing Director for Africa in the European External Action Service. Served as Danish Ambassador, Danish Humanitarian Director and Danish Africa Director.
