Who runs IATI?

Theo van de Sande

• IATI Chair
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Netherlands

Theo has been working on the open data and aid transparency agenda at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Netherlands since 2013. Previously Theo was responsible for the implementation of the ministry’s research programme, focusing on agriculture and the Policy Coherence for Development agenda. Prior to joining the ministry, Theo worked for several Dutch universities as researcher on innovation for development.

• IATI constituency: Providers of development cooperation

Joseph Barnes

• Chief Programme Monitoring, Division of Data, Analytics, Planning and Monitoring
• United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

Joseph Barnes oversees governance of UNICEF's programme monitoring and transparency portfolio, which facilitates the development and use of standards, tools and systems for managing for results, and the use of information on results to enable adaptive programming. Joseph also leads UNICEF’s investment in strengthening the capacity of the monitoring function.

• IATI constituency: Providers of development cooperation

Melinda Cuzner

• Technical representative
• IATI Manager, Sida (The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency), Sweden

Melinda manages Sweden’s IATI data and publications, coordinating the information from government organisations handling official aid and humanitarian flows. Melinda's role as IATI Manager involves both being a data manager and a policy specialist. In recognition of the codependence between data use and data quality, she works on improving both as well as strengthening the community.

Dr. Sanjo Faniran

• Deputy Director, United Nations Development System Unit, Nigeria

Dr. Sanjo Faniran coordinates development assistance of United Nations System in Nigeria in the International Cooperation Department, Ministry of Budget and National Planning. As part of his role, Dr. Faniran oversees donor coordination and the government's Aid Information Management System. His recent work includes establishing mechanisms for promoting South-South Cooperation in all sectors in Nigeria.

• IATI constituency: Partner country (developing country government)

Winnie Kamau

• President, Association of Freelance Journalists

Winnie Kamau is data journalist and is the President of the Association of Freelance Journalists in Kenya. Winnie is an Editor of the online publication, TalkAfrica and is a Convener for the network, Africa Open Data Collaboratives.

• IATI constituency: Civil society organisation and other

Shreekrishna Nepal

• Chief / Joint Secretary International Economic Cooperation Coordination Division, Ministry of Finance, Nepal

Shreekrishna Nepal is responsible for the overall coordination and management of foreign aid in Nepal. In this role, he provides leadership and guidance to strategic negotiations and coordination with development partners including multilateral banks and financial institutions. Shreekrishna Nepal focuses on achieving optimal utilisation of foreign aid in attaining socio-economic development goals of Nepal and aims to maximise finance for development to meet the investment required for the government to achieve high economic growth.

• IATI constituency: Partner country (developing country government)

Leo Stolk

• PROJECT MANAGER OPEN DATA, OXFAM NOVIB

Leo leads Oxfam Novib’s work on IATI and open data, and actively engages other non-governmental organisations. He leads the development of Oxfam's project browser ATLAS and stimulates the use of open data and associated resources within and outside the organisation.

• IATI constituency: Civil society organisation and other

Secretariat

The secretariat includes staff responsible for the day-to-day running of IATI, and implements decisions agreed by the members’ assembly and governing board.

Annelise Parr

• IATI Coordinator
• United Nations Development Programme

Annelise undertakes the project management and day-to-day coordination of the secretariat. She provides advice and support to IATI governing bodies, and manages new memberships, engagement in global events and outreach with partner countries (developing country governments).

Wendy Thomas

• IATI Technical Lead
• Development Initiatives

Wendy is the Technical Lead for IATI, responsible for oversight of the IATI Standard and managing the work of the IATI Technical Team.

Anna Whitson

• Outreach and Partnerships Specialist – Effective Development Cooperation
• United Nations Development Programme

Anna focuses on strengthening engagement with IATI members and other open data stakeholders, especially in partner countries. She is the secretariat focal point for IATI’s Data Use Task Force and supports management of the IATI Data Use Fund.

Argjira Belegu-Shuku

• Logistics, Administrative and Financial Specialist
• United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

Argjira leads on the financial and logistical needs of the secretariat. Argjira manages collection of members’ voluntary and membership contributions and disbursement to the secretariat.

Cillian O’Cathail

• Communications Manager
• United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

Cillian provides operational support to fulfill UNOPS’ responsibilities within the secretariat. He works on logistical coordination for the annual IATI TAG and members' assembly meetings.

Maria Molsa

• SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS AND TRANSPARENCY OFFICER
• United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

Maria provides operational support to fulfill UNOPS’ responsibilities within the IATI Secretariat.

Rohini Simbodyal

• IATI Communications Adviser
• Development Initiatives

Rohini advises on and implements strategic communications across the initiative. As part of her role, Rohini works on IATI’s website, e-communications, media relations and social media channels, and supports outreach and engagement work.

Sander Hees

• Community Facilitator
• United Nations Development Programme

Sander is the IATI Community Facilitator. He primarily focuses on strengthening the IATI community, assisting in the launch of a new digital platform and working on the establishment of IATI’s new Communities of Practice.