The FiTI International Secretariat is the global executive body of the initiative. It is accountable to the FiTI International Board.
The FiTI International Secretariat is responsible for the day-to-day running of the FiTI. It provides the technical and administrative support to the FiTI International Board, which determines its operational and strategic priorities. It is led by the Executive Director of the Secretariat who reports to the FiTI International Board through the FiTI Chair.
The FiTI International Secretariat is based in Seychelles.
Current team of the FiTI International Secretariat
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Mr. Sven Biermann, Executive Director |
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Mr. Mansor Ndour, Regional Coordinator West Africa |
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Mr. Martin Zapata, Regional Coordinator Latin America |
[tbd.], Regional Coordinator Western Indian Ocean | |
![]() | Ms. Michele Andre, World Bank Consultant/Public Relations Coordinator |
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Ms. Christina Fondamiere, Administrative Assistant |
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Dr. André Standing, Technical Advisor to the FiTI International Secretariat |