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 35 years experience in University in teaching, research and studies in development, systems and regions with 200 books, papers and reports published, 24 PhD thesis supervised  25 years experience as long and short term expert in development and transition countries Extensive experience in project management and team leading activities with multicultural staff and cross-cultural dimensions Experience in policy advice at government and regional levels on development strategies, transitional assistance, institutional building, tourism and regional development Over 25 years experience in the measurement of political, economic and social processes and in the building of potential and impact indicators, both as Professor of Social Sciences and as expert in technical assistance projects Sound knowledge of legal approximation and capacity building in the frameworks of the EU PCA, ENP and Association Agreement Deep experience in higher education and further education: training objectives, training needs, course and curricula development, conduct and evaluation of education degrees as well as tailored training session Deep experience in research in social sciences and research engineering: transfer of know-how in research, setting-up and conduct of research programmes and projects, and doctorate studies Excellent knowledge of Project Cycle Management and projects conducting according to EC Procedures, with participation in design, management, implementation and/or M&E of over 17 EU-funded assignmentsSpecialties: - EU procedures, project monitoring and evaluation- Development economics- Economic systems- Economics of reciprocity- Trade and integration issues- Regional development- Innovation- Business environment and SME support- Rural development- Metropolisation and networks of cities- The measurement of socio-economic processes- Geographical analysis- Policy advice at Government level

Listed skills include Analysis, Data Analysis, Strategy, Policy, and 10 others.