Henk Ovink (born 8 November 1967, in

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, Netherlands) is a Dutch water advocate and flood expert. From March 2015 until August 2023, he served as

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for International Water Affairs appointed by the Cabinet of the

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. He was succeeded by Meike van Ginneken.

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