Organisation

Alternet is an international non-profit organization based in Brussels, Belgium. Its internal governance is organised into three main governing bodies: the Executive Board, the Management Board, and the Alternet Council.

Each of Alternet’s core activities is supported by the leadership of an appointed member of the Management Board. The Management Board members work to deliver action proposals and recommendations to the Alternet Council–and then work throughout the year to carry out those action plans. The Council Chair, Council Vice-Chair, Secretariat, and Treasurer all additionally serve as members of the Management Board.

Management Board members work on an in-kind basis and meet several times throughout the year with at least one in-person meeting held annually.

Each partner institute in Alternet selects a council member when they join the network. These representatives comprise the Network Council, the governing body responsible for approving proposals, budgets, and activities. Full members of Alternet are appointed voting rights, while associate members may attend Council meetings but do not participate in voting.

An annual meeting of the Council is held annually under the leadership of the Council Chair and additional meetings may be organised as often as needed. 

• Council Chair: Jiska van Dijk, NINA (Norway)
• Council Vice-Chair: Ana Lillebo, CESAM (Portugal)