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Opheffers: by Professor van den Doel
Opheffers: by Professor van den Doel
As internatinoal cooperation is in crisis, it is in need of a rebirth. Within the Dutch context, understanding its initial conception and the lessons learned can inform future pathways.
Based on Opheffers - a new publication by Professor van den Doel
(Dean Leiden-Delft-Erasmus Universities) - this event looks back to the early start of Dutch international cooperation.
This event is a joint initiative between the Leiden-Delft-Erasmus Global network, ISS and the Netherlands International Cooperation Collection (NICC).
Date - Thursday 16 Apr 2026, 15:30 - 17:00
Type - Book presentation
Spoken Language - English
Room - Atrium
Location - International Institute of Social Studies
Programme
Programme
15:30 - Welcome and opening by Professor Dirk-Jan Koch
15:35-16:00 - Past lessons: Foundation of Dutch Development Cooperation - Presentation by Professor Wim van den Doel of his new book Opheffers: Nederlandsers en het ontwikkelen van de wereld 1945-1963, in which he goes back to the early years when Dutch development cooperation took shape:
What did he discover?
What motives drove the Dutch government to provide development assistance?
What were the effects
16:00-16:15 - Q&A with Professor van den Doel
16:15-16:45 - Future pathways: re-thinking international development cooperation - Panel discussion moderated by Professor Dirk-Jan Koch with:
Professor Dirk-Jan Koch - Network professor of International Development practices at ISS
Dr. Anne-lot Hoek - Dutch historian, researcher and author
Dr. Daphina Misiedjan - Assistant Professor in Human Rights and the Environment at ISS
16:45-17:00 - Q&A with panel
17:00 - Wrap-up and closing remarks by Professor Dirk-Jan Koch
17:00-18:00 - Network reception
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