Erik Parigger
InvestorInterim Programme Manager / Programme Coordinator Orange Corners at Orange Corners Africa
The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands
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Ragnar JongenunlockedErik: together at University of Groningen (2012–2013)
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About
Erik Parigger is an interim Team Manager of Public & Private Sector Development at the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), where he also coordinates Orange Corners, an entrepreneurship support programme established by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. His professional interests span youth leadership, social impact, entrepreneurship, corporate social responsibility, international development, and conflict studies.
Experience
- Netherlands Enterprise AgencyTeam Manager Public & Private Sector Development (interim)current2026 — presentThe Hague
- Netherlands Enterprise AgencyProgramme Coordinator Orange Corners (Public & Private Sector Development Team)current2022 — presentThe Hague
- Netherlands Enterprise AgencyCoordinator Responsible Business Conduct (RBC/CSR/MVO)2020 — 2022The Hague
- Netherlands Enterprise AgencyProgramme Advisor Orange Corners (Public & Private Sector Development Team)2019 — 2022The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands
- One Young WorldCommunity Relations Manager2017 — 2018London Area, United Kingdom
- One Young WorldSenior Community Relations Executive2017London, United Kingdom
- One Young WorldCommunity Relations Executive2016 — 2017London, United Kingdom
- European ParliamentAssistant Press Officer at D662015 — 2016Brussels Area, Belgium
- London Centre of International Law PracticeProject Manager2015London, United Kingdom
- Dagblad van het NoordenJournalist2013Groningen, Netherlands
Skills & more
Dutch11English10French2Teamwork9Writing7Debating2Management3LeadershipCommunicationCapacity BuildingInternational Relations25Politics15
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Foreign PolicyJournalismSocial MediaInternational LawQualitative ResearchProfessional OrganizingPolitical ScienceSecurity StudiesPoetryInternational NegotiationsEuropean UnionHistoryLanguages Dutch · English · French · German
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Colleagues at Orange Corners Africa
Annelien Meerts
Programme Advisor Jordan, Community of Practice at Orange Corners Africa
Ariyanna Pretorius
Marketing & Communications/Graphic Designer at Orange Corners Africa
Benthe Beijens
Programme Advisor Morocco & Senegal at Orange Corners Africa
Carmen Kurvers
Higher Education Advisor at Orange Corners Africa
Emilie Visser
Programme Advisor Bangladesh & Mozambique, Private Sector Collaboration at Orange Corners Africa
Emma Muilwijk
Programme Assistant at Orange Corners Africa
Geerten Schurink
Programme Advisor DRC, South Africa & South Sudan, One Young World at Orange Corners Africa
Kars Gerrits
Coordinator Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF) at Orange Corners Africa
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Erik Parigger?
- Erik Parigger is an interim Team Manager of Public & Private Sector Development at the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), where he also coordinates Orange Corners, an entrepreneurship support programme established by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. His professional interests span youth leadership, social impact, entrepreneurship, corporate social responsibility, international development, and conflict studies.
- Where does Erik Parigger work?
- Erik Parigger is Interim Programme Manager / Programme Coordinator Orange Corners at Orange Corners Africa.
- Where did Erik Parigger go to school?
- Erik Parigger studied at Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken (Opleiding Ambtenaar Internationaal Beleid (OAIB)); LOI (Journalism, Journalism); King's College London (MA International Conflict Studies).
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Shared employers
Also worked at Netherlands Enterprise Agency23
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Also worked at European Parliament30
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