Nikiforos Diamandouros

Greek academic and politician

Nikiforos Diamandouros - Greek academic and politician
Born

June 25th, 1942
82 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Greece

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An academic and politician, contributed significantly to the fields of public administration and governance. Served as the Greek Ombudsman from 1998 to 2008, promoting accountability and transparency in public administration. Engaged in various roles within the European Union, focusing on issues related to democracy and civil rights. Held a professorship at the University of Athens, imparting knowledge on public policy and administration. Involved in numerous research projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing public service delivery.

Served as Greek Ombudsman from 1998 to 2008

Contributed to European Union governance initiatives

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