Mirjam Bakker

KIT Royal Tropical Institute

Based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, KIT Royal Tropical Institute is an independent centre of expertise, education and hospitality dedicated to sustainable development. Guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we help governments, NGOs and private companies build inclusive and sustainable societies worldwide. Our experts provide research, advisory and training services focussing on global health, economic development and gender. Our campus houses an education centre, including an international graduate school in global health, and is one of the city's prime hospitality venues, comprising an eco-friendly hotel and complementary conference facilities in our monumental building. We are also home to SDG House: a thriving resident community of sustainability experts, social entrepreneurs and NGOs with a membership of more than 70 organisations.