Willemijn de Gaay Fortman
Willemijn is a Senior IT Business Analyst from the Netherlands, now based in Switzerland. She began her career in law and refugee support and holds master’s degrees in Private Law and in Philosophy of Law and Governance.
Field Notes
November 19, 2025
Traveling to Guinea A short and honest travel guide.
Willemijn de Gaay Fortman
Have you ever visited Guinea? If not, it definitely belongs on your list. Whether you fly in or take the overland route, as we did from Freetown to Conakry, you’re met with a journey full of contrast and character, bumpy roads, vibrant markets, warm smiles, unforgettable seafood, and new friendships that make every kilometer worth it.
News Analysis
September 06, 2025
Why Global Cash Transfers Matter. And How Direct Transfers Can Beat Corruption
Willemijn de Gaay Fortman
The Swiss national journal NZZ spotlighted a radical idea that’s only become more relevant since: a global basic income for the world’s poorest people. At first glance, it sounds utopian but the reasoning is pragmatic and highly compelling.