In our latest paper, Manon Peek and I explore the complex dynamics between philanthrocapitalism and localisation within Dutch INGOs, revealing how the pursuit of major donors can hinder the empowerment of local partners, but in some ways also strengthen it. We invite you to read our findings on the interplay of power and knowledge in…Read more New article out! “A force field for funding”, about Dutch development dynamics
In Memory of Steve /Ui Kunta (February 2, 1974 – October 20, 2025)
It is with deep sadness that I honor my friend Steve /Ui Kunta from the Nyae Nyae Conservancy in Namibia. Steve passed away last week, and his loss is felt by all who knew him. I first met Steve in 2010, and over the years, he became much more than a colleague or assistant. He…Read more In Memory of Steve /Ui Kunta (February 2, 1974 – October 20, 2025)
Exhibition review out about Indigenous Peoples and World War 2:
Indigenous Liberators at the Vrijheidsmuseum (Freedom Museum), Groesbeek, the Netherlands, May 2, 2025 to November 30, 2025 for the journal Museum Anthropology. For the first time I worked on an exhibition review, based on the exhibition Indigenous Liberators. The review analyses this exhibition at the Vrijheidsmuseum in Groesbeek, the Netherlands. The exhibition explores the often…Read more Exhibition review out about Indigenous Peoples and World War 2:
New paper out: Reviews and syntheses: Current perspectives on biosphere research 2024–2025 – eight findings from ecology, sociology, and economics
I am happy to share this latest publication, named Reviews and syntheses: Current perspectives on biosphere research 2024–2025 – eight findings from ecology, sociology, and economics, in the new Current Perspectives on Biosphere paper series in the journal Biogeosciences. It was written by 35 scientists from all over the world, providing for a large variety…Read more New paper out: Reviews and syntheses: Current perspectives on biosphere research 2024–2025 – eight findings from ecology, sociology, and economics
New book review about an important book by journalist Olivier van Beemen: Ondernemers in het wild: Het ontluisterende verhaal van een club witte weldoeners in Afrika.
This is a short book review in the Open Access journal the Journal of Political Ecology, about Van Beemen's book that he wrote (in Dutch) about the ideology, politics, activities and struggles of conservation giant African Parks. There are now French and German translations available, English is on the way. I highly recommend the book…Read more New book review about an important book by journalist Olivier van Beemen: Ondernemers in het wild: Het ontluisterende verhaal van een club witte weldoeners in Afrika.
Stasja Koot 