Ms. Chua Balderama is a development professional who specialises on Programme Management, Partnership Building and Advocacy, Coordination and Networking, organisation and management of project portfolios and platform activities (conferences, workshops, meetings and forums). Her 12-year experience in public policy and strategic planning combined with programme/project implementation – for both national and international organisations – has equipped her with the ability to translate practical insights into nuanced analysis and reasoned examination of complex issues at hand. Helen is deeply interested in politics, history, culture and socio-economic factors that play an integral part in international cooperation and development policies.