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SUPO is the abbreviation for Foundation for Urban Projects in Developing Countries (In Dutch: Stichting voor Urbane Projecten in Ontwikkelingslanden). Founded in 1977, Chamber of Commerce Haaglanden nr 41145098.
Objective and strategy
The objective of SUPO is to contribute to the improvement of the livelihoods of the less fortunate urban groups in developing countries, especially Africa.
SUPO aims at embedding actions and initiatives in existing, local organisations and structures. From 1977 onwards, several projects have been carried out. On a small scale, SUPO tries to put innovative ideas into practice. SUPO's projects are aimed at sustainble management, conservation and improvement of the urban environment and at creating opportunities by means of (professional) education in local languages.
Board
Raf Grubben, chair
Jürgen Klaassen
Cathrine Taxt Bassant
Hilde Toonen, secretary and treasurer
Advisors
Coen Beeker, Leo van den Berg, Peter Slits, Ingrid Duchhart
Advisor in Burkina Faso
Maurice Bonkoungou
