Who is who: Corinne Demenge
AFS Newsletter - Who is who
Short biography: Corinne Demenge has recently taken on the role of Head of the Food Systems section at SDC, where she has been working for over 16 years. She has a background in Development Studies and International Relations from the Graduate Institute (IHEID) and the University of Oxford. Before joining the team in Bern, she worked in Nepal, Switzerland, Tajikistan, and India
What do you do at the Food system section?
I joined the Section Food System on 1st of August, and it has been a great privilege to work with dedicated and knowledgeable colleagues and partners.
What do you love/what is special about your work?
What I love most in my work is to work on core development issues such as food security and well-functioning and sustainable food systems. Every day, I have the chance to collaborate with key experts in nutrition, agroecology, agricultural research, private sector engagement to make a difference.
What is your favourite quote and why?
My favorite guiding quote is one attributed to Mahatma Gandhi: «Be the change you wish to see in the world», because change starts with and will happen through our very own actions. This is this coherence that I try to apply in my work, whether on food systems, climate change, or gender. After 16 years of work for SDC in Nepal, Switzerland, Tajikistan and India, I am looking forward to collaborating with many of you during the next 12 months in Zollikofen!