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We are sad to announce the passing of our board member Dieter Boden, a former German diplomat, who was part of the ADAMI Media Prize since its beginning in 2015. During his long diplomatic career, Dieter Boden had also served as Special Envoy for the UN and OSCE for conflict resolution missions in Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine, and in other ambassadorial roles.
After his retirement, he remained connected to the region and supported numerous peace building and development initiatives. We are grateful for his commitment to the ADAMI ideas and principles.
With his long experience and great knowledge, he contributed significantly to the success of the ADAMI Media Prize in creating a large network among media professionals in the region and to establish connections with key personalities from cultural and political life in the region and beyond.
We express our sincere condolences to his family. His voice for mutual understanding and reconciliation will always be remembered.