Andrea Kivi has been appointed as the new CEO of the Estonian Centre for International Development Cooperation (ESTDEV) following her tenure as the head of development. Jonatan Vseviov, the chairman of ESTDEV's board and chancellor of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, highlighted her thorough understanding of the organization and her proven leadership skills, which were demonstrated during her time as an acting board member.

The board emphasized that ESTDEV is at a crucial stage of development, focusing on enhancing the organization and maintaining its high standards in both domestic and international funding implementation. Vseviov echoed confidence in Kivi's experience, strategic perspectives, and deep knowledge of the development sector, making her the best candidate to tackle these challenges.

Kivi herself indicated a growing role for ESTDEV both in Estonia and on the international stage, suggesting that the organization is poised for expansion and increased impact. Her leadership is expected to guide ESTDEV through important upcoming phases in their mission of international development cooperation and assistance.