Ralf HexelRalf Hexel is the Director of the Department for Middle East and North Africa at the Friederich-Ebert-Stiftung, a German based political foundation. He earned his PhD in Latin American literature at the University of Rostock in 1990, and then worked s a consultant for German and Austrian NGOs in Africa. Since joining the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in 1993, he has occupied various leading positions in the foundation's projects in Europe, Africa and the MENA region. Read More Read Less