New Town: Spijkenisse, Netherlands
Organisation: Municipality Nissewaard

Misko Papac is a strategic management consultant at the municipality of Nissewaard. He is specialised in public affairs, international relations and change management. Since 1999, Misko has operated between residents, non-profit organisations and Nissewaard municipality. Misko represents a proactive attitude and within the diverse city, near the metropolis of Rotterdam, he remains vigilant about the equality and values of its residents. Over the years, Misko Papac has been active within the physical and social domain of the municipality. Today, Misko is also active in seeking cooperation beyond the boundaries of the municipality. This has led to activities on a national level, like being the co-creator and organiser of the Dutch Newtown Congress and the initiator of a learning network of strategic advisors of the Dutch New Towns. In addition, Misko is active in creating more awareness in the national government about the urban challenges of Dutch New Towns. He is also the driving force within the municipality of Nissewaard for programmes at international level, such as in European projects like New Town Sport Cities and New Town Arrival Cities.