Melchior Lengsfeld

Melchior Lengsfeld is the Executive Director of HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation, a prominent international development organization based in Zurich, Switzerland. He has been involved in discussions surrounding the challenges and priorities of international development, particularly in the context of increasing national inequalities and changing political landscapes.

Professional Background

• Current Position: Executive Director at HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation.
• Experience: Lengsfeld has a background in organizational skills development for social justice and has been engaged in various humanitarian and development initiatives across regions facing crises, such as Mali and Ukraine.12

Key Interests

Lengsfeld focuses on:

• The impact of urbanization and decolonization on development.
• The political dimensions of development cooperation, emphasizing that it often involves shifts in power relations.1

Public Engagement

He actively participates in public discussions and podcasts, sharing insights on the evolution of development cooperation and its political implications. His recent discussions have highlighted the need for adaptive strategies in response to global challenges.1

For more detailed professional insights, you can find him on LinkedIn under the username melchior-lengsfeld-b7942b26.2