Margit van Wessel is a dedicated researcher and educator focusing on citizenship and civil society manifestations, particularly the interactions between citizens and political institutions.

She is keenly interested in civil society advocacy, exploring how organizations can influence decision-making processes across state and international borders to shape transnational democracy.

Margit's research also delves into the nature and role of publics, examining how different entities articulate societal voices and how political and private actors engage with them.

Her work highlights the importance of monitoring, evaluation, learning, and communication in enhancing the effectiveness and democratic quality of advocacy and citizen engagement in civil society.

With a background in Human Geography, Margit van Wessel has held positions at reputable institutions like Wageningen University & Research, VU Amsterdam, and the University of Amsterdam, where she has contributed significantly to the fields of communication and anthropology.