Inge Brinkman studied History and African Studies (Ph.D., Leiden, 1996). She has been engaged in various projects on socio-cultural History at the African Studies Centre, including the history of development work, the war in Angola and communication technologies in Africa.

• ContentsList of photos and figures viiForeword ix1. Introduction 2. Merchants and ministers: Understanding SNV’s background 3. SNV’s start: Bricks, mortar and the transfer of knowledge (1963-1972)4. The years of radical commitment: Democratisation and secularisation (1973-1984) 5. Expertise expected: The professionalisation of SNV (1985-1994) 6. Building capacity: SNV at the millennium (1995-2005) 7. Final remarks Interviews Written sources Abbreviations and glossary Appendix 1: Ministers and State Secretaries for Development Cooperation Appendix 2: SNV chairpersons / directors Appendix 3: SNV countries Appendix 4: SNV activities Appendix 5: SNVers Appendix 6: SNV finances Appendix 7: Chronology Index

Inge Brinkman studied History and African Studies (Ph.D., Leiden, 1996). She has been engaged in various projects on socio-cultural History at the African Studies Centre, including the history of development work, the war in Angola and communication technologies in Africa.

• ContentsList of photos and figures viiForeword ix1. Introduction 2. Merchants and ministers: Understanding SNV’s background 3. SNV’s start: Bricks, mortar and the transfer of knowledge (1963-1972)4. The years of radical commitment: Democratisation and secularisation (1973-1984) 5. Expertise expected: The professionalisation of SNV (1985-1994) 6. Building capacity: SNV at the millennium (1995-2005) 7. Final remarks Interviews Written sources Abbreviations and glossary Appendix 1: Ministers and State Secretaries for Development Cooperation Appendix 2: SNV chairpersons / directors Appendix 3: SNV countries Appendix 4: SNV activities Appendix 5: SNVers Appendix 6: SNV finances Appendix 7: Chronology Index

Inge Brinkman studied History and African Studies (Ph.D., Leiden, 1996). She has been engaged in various projects on socio-cultural History at the African Studies Centre, including the history of development work, the war in Angola and communication technologies in Africa.

• ContentsList of photos and figures viiForeword ix1. Introduction 2. Merchants and ministers: Understanding SNV’s background 3. SNV’s start: Bricks, mortar and the transfer of knowledge (1963-1972)4. The years of radical commitment: Democratisation and secularisation (1973-1984) 5. Expertise expected: The professionalisation of SNV (1985-1994) 6. Building capacity: SNV at the millennium (1995-2005) 7. Final remarks Interviews Written sources Abbreviations and glossary Appendix 1: Ministers and State Secretaries for Development Cooperation Appendix 2: SNV chairpersons / directors Appendix 3: SNV countries Appendix 4: SNV activities Appendix 5: SNVers Appendix 6: SNV finances Appendix 7: Chronology Index