They are: Ms Ina MARČIULIONYTĖ, Mohammed BEDJAOUI, Irina Gueorguieva BOKOVA, Farouk HOSNY, Sospeter Mwijarubi MUHONGO, Alexander Vladimirovich YAKOVENKO, Ivonne JUEZ de A. BAKI, Benita FERRERO-WALDNER, and Nouréini TIDJANI-SERPOS. The article identifies the nationality of each nominee and the countries from which he/she was nominated. It also explains the selection process that will determine the next Director General.