Stijn Kuipers

Stijn Kuipers currently serves as a Policy Officer for International Cultural Policy at the Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken, focusing on cultural diplomacy and restitution of WWII artifacts. Previous roles include liaison for Cultural Diplomacy in Ukraine and a communication officer within the same ministry. Stijn gained experience at The Clingendael Institute as a Diplomat in Training and was a Senior Policy Officer for Industrial Strategy and Innovation at the Ministry of Economics and Climate, contributing to strategic industrial policy and crisis management. Stijn's early experience includes internships in sustainable economic development and consultancy in digital education. Stijn holds a Master's degree in Development Studies from the University of Cambridge and multiple degrees in International Relations and History from esteemed institutions.