Henrik Rydberg is an experienced professional in information management and humanitarian demining, currently serving as an Advisor Information Management at the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) since January 2014, where Henrik has contributed to the development of global Information Management standards for mine action. Rydberg has held leadership positions, including President of the Board at the Swedish School Geneva from October 2014 to October 2016, and has effectively managed numerous international missions focusing on quality management in mine action programs. Previous roles include Project Manager at Capgemini, where management of IT infrastructure changes for IKEA was a key responsibility, and various positions at UNOPS and UNDP, where training and management of information management systems in mine action were central tasks. Rydberg holds a Master of Science degree in Information Systems Analysis from Linköping University, obtained in 2005.
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Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD)
The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) is an international expert organisation based in Switzerland. It has 65 members of staff representing 19 nationalities. The GICHD works to reduce the impact of mines, cluster munitions and other explosive remnants of war, in close partnership with mine action organisations and other human security actors. To do so, the GICHD supports national authorities, international and regional organisations and NGOs in their efforts to improve the relevance, performance and sustainability of mine action. Our advisors visit approximately 50 countries each year and offer remote support, enabling them to tackle explosive hazard contamination safely, effectively and efficiently. By bringing together experts and practitioners, gathering and sharing knowledge, the GICHD acts as a central reference point in mine action. We promote dialogue between mine-affected countries in local languages, fostering regional cooperation. This work is not just an end in itself but also contributes to the broader objective of human security – freedom from fear and freedom from want. This effort is facilitated by the GICHD's location within the Maison de la Paix in Geneva The Centre's work is made possible by core contributions, project funding and in-kind support from 30 governments and organisations.