Maartje van Putten
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Maria Jeanette Anna van Putten (born 5 July 1951 in Bussum
, the Netherlands) is a Dutch politician
and was a member of the European Parliament
for the Dutch Labour Party (PvdA) between 1989 to 1999, in which she was committed to the protection of nature and environment in developing countries. Later served as a member of the World Bank's Inspection Panel
and wrote her PhD
thesis on accountability mechanisms. Currently serves as a member of the Independent Review Mechanism of the African Development Bank
(AfDB). Besides, serves as CEO of Global Accountability.
Bussum
Bussum is a municipality and a town in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland.-History:Bussum was first mentioned in 1306. In this time, Bussum was a large heathland with many small farms, sheep pens and forests as is shown on old maps. Since Bussum is situated near the fortified town...
, the Netherlands) is a Dutch politician
Politics of the Netherlands
The politics of the Netherlands take place within the framework of a parliamentary representative democracy, a constitutional monarchy and a decentralised unitary state. The Netherlands is described as a consociational state...
and was a member of the European Parliament
European Parliament
The European Parliament is the directly elected parliamentary institution of the European Union . Together with the Council of the European Union and the Commission, it exercises the legislative function of the EU and it has been described as one of the most powerful legislatures in the world...
for the Dutch Labour Party (PvdA) between 1989 to 1999, in which she was committed to the protection of nature and environment in developing countries. Later served as a member of the World Bank's Inspection Panel
World Bank's Inspection Panel
The Inspection Panel is an independent accountability mechanism of the World Bank. It was established in September 1993 by the World Bank Board of Directors, and started operations on August 1, 1994. The Panel provides a forum for people who believe that they may be adversely affected by...
and wrote her PhD
PHD
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thesis on accountability mechanisms. Currently serves as a member of the Independent Review Mechanism of the African Development Bank
African Development Bank
The African Development Bank Group is a development bank established in 1964 with the intention of promoting economic and social development in Africa...
(AfDB). Besides, serves as CEO of Global Accountability.