Stephan Visser

Stephan Visser is a Policy Analyst in the Regional Development and Multi-level Governance Division of the OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities (CFE), working on topics related to governance and strategic planning for regional and local development. Before joining the OECD, Stephan worked for UNDP Mexico, the Norwegian Embassy in Mexico and the Association of Netherlands Municipalities, where he gained experience in topics including subnational governance, crisis management and sustainable development. A Dutch national, Stephan holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science, and a master's degree in Conflict Resolution and Governance.

Rising from the rubble: How Turkish regions can rebuild and recover

11 April 2023 Stephan Visser

In February 2023, two earthquakes tore through southern Türkiye and northern Syria, tragically claiming over 45,000 lives, reducing homes and infrastructure to ruins and leaving 3.3 million displaced. How can the affected regions regroup and rebuild?