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Cebu 15 years later …
The first time I came to Cebu was in 1992. Ever since, I have been involved in quite some projects in the Philippines. In the 1990s, providing consultancy to Novib Oxfam supported NGO projects. Especially on economic projects, initiating community based sustainable tourism in the Visayas. In the last few years, conducting training activities on ... more »
Quito
Just arrived in Quito, Ecuador again. A kind of home coming. Funny. A country so different from The Netherlands, but yet, feeling so comfortable, so much at home. The approach by plane is spectacular by the way. After a stop in Bonaire and Guyaquil, the final stretch takes the plane passing closely the impressive volcanoes ... more »
Changing Europe
There were some 3 years in between my last trip to Bucharest, Romania and this time around. Was it any different? Yes certainly…In the past 3 years, Romania has been extremely busy preparing for EU membership. And, successfully so. As of January 1, 2007, Romania has been welcomed as a new member of the EU. ... more »
The joys of travel
Ever traveled in an airplane at a speed of 1200 km/h….? Well, I did. Was it fun…? Not exactly.
On the way back from a mission to Ecuador, the captain reported a tailwind of 300 km/h …., which drove us home at almost the speed of sound! The MD 11 of KLM held firmly in that ... more »
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Ports of inspiration
Today, I am conducting a workshop on information and organisation in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The workshop venue is on the 9th floor of the New Africa hotel. We are gifted with a view of the port of Dar es Salaam. It reminds me of the seminars I have conducted on the top floor of ... more »
The Net and The Need…
Webbased market research. Quite relevant for companies that want to export to international markets like the EU. Last week, me and my colleague introduced 25 Ugandan participants to numerous databases with valuable market information: Trade statistics, market reports, business directories, details about importers and wholesalers, market access requirements, price information, trade fairs, and more. Most of ... more »
30 years later, I traveled with him …
When I was a small kid, I spent a lot of time playing outside. Football or badminton were some of the games I played with my brothers during the summertime. Sometimes, my parents bought us nice quality balls and racket gear, but at other occasions, they resorted to more economic stuff. We simply wasted too ... more »
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Kilimanjaro
Nairobi Kenyatta airport. I have just checked in for the flight to Arusha, Kilimanjaro airport. There is a drought in some parts of Kenya. The usual rain has not come this season. But today, it drizzles over Nairobi. A pity, since that will surely mean another bumpy ride and no views of the Kilimanjaro. The ... more »
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The ‘Che’ Handbook