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Expert groups
Expert groups help implement the BILT project by carrying out research, contributing case studies, and authoring publications. In 2021, an expert group developed the three-volume publication ‘New qualifications and competencies for future-oriented TVET’. In 2023, an expert group was appointed to work on the impact of the dual green and digital transition on skills needs for the hospitality and tourism sector and the TVET system.
2023 expert group members
Europe
Lead: Swiss Federal University of VET (SFUVET), Switzerland
- Erik Swars, Head of International Relations, SFUVET, Switzerland
- Franziska Wettstein, Project Manager, SFUVET, Switzerland
- Klaus Ehrlich, General Secretary, Ruraltour-European Federation of Rural Tourism, France / Spain
- Glen Farrugia, Chief Academic Officer, Institute of Tourism Studies, Malta
- Theodor Grassos, Director of Internationalization, AKMI Education Group, Greece
- Mika Heino, Expert – International Affairs, Omnia, Finland
- Anita Milolaza, Research Associate, Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training, Germany
- Jens-Henning Peters, Head of Vocational Education & Training, EHL, Switzerland
- Rino Vitelli, Head of EU Projects and Partnerships, Federturismo Confindustria, Italy
Africa
Co-lead: Boma International Hospitality College (BIHC), Kenya
- Billy Wadongo, Head of Research, Innovation and Business, BIHC, Kenya
- Mary Mutungi, Assistant Professor, United States International University & Member International Federation for IT and Travel & Tourism-Africa, Kenya
- Edith Alusa, CEO, Eco-tourism Kenya, Kenya
- Sana Darmoul, Director General, Centre National de Formation de Formateurs et d’Ingénierie de Formation, Tunisia
- Lynda Kasina, Principal, Kibondeni College, Kenya
- Naledi Khabo, CEO, Africa Tourism Association, South Africa
- Iris Neumann, Managing Director, Kambaku Hospitality College, Namibia
- Momodou Singhateh, Principal, Gambia Tourism and Hospitality Institute, Gambia
Asia & Pacific
Co-lead: École d’Hôtellerie et de Tourisme (EHT) Paul Dubrule, Cambodia
- Enrique Blanco, Projects & Communications Manager, EHT Paul Dubrule, Cambodia
- Jitka Markova, Independent Consultant, EHT Paul Dubrule, Cambodia
- Lilibeth Aragon, Secretary, Tourism Industry Board Federation Inc., Philippines
- Benjamin Cassim, Senior Lecturer, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore
- El Cid H. Castillo, Acting Executive Director, Qualifications and Standards Office, Philippines
- John Hart, Chairman, Tourism Training Australia, Australia
- Marlène Vermeij, Project Manager, Institut Européen de Coopération et Développement, Vietnam
- Lorraine Fan ZHANG, Lecturer, Hospitality Management & Digital Operation, Shenzen Polytechnic University
International
- Luis N. Barrios, Regional Manager of Innovation Education and Investments, UN World Tourism Organization
- Julie Dabaly Scott, International Council President, SKAL International
- Susanne Nielsen, Green Skills Expert and Country Liaison Office for Ukraine, European Training Foundation
- Dato J. Palaniappan, Chairman, ASEAN Future Workforce Council
- Topaz Smith, Community Lead – Aviation Travel & Tourism, WEF Expert Group
- Yasmeen Yasim, Lead Shepherd, APEC Tourism Working Group
2021 expert group members
Macro level expert group
- Lead expert: Philip Loveder, "Executive Group Manager, Inform and Engage; Director, International Relations", NCVER, Australia
- Jens Bjornavold, Senior Expert, CEDEFOP
- Christina Hong, President, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi), China
- Kikomeko Joseph, Assistant Commissioner TIET, Ministry of Education and Sports, Department of Business, Technical, Vocational Education and Training (BTVET)
- Gabriel Konayuma, Senior VET Officer and Curriculum Development Specialist, Ministry of Higher Education, Zambia
- Rikardo LaMadrid, Director of Technology and Advanced Learning, Dept. Education, Basque Vice-Ministry of VET, Spain
- Inga Schad-Dankwart, Senior Researcher, BIBB, Germany
Meso level expert group
- Lead expert: Matteo Sgarzi, International Relations Manager, Centre d’Etudes et de Recherche sur les Qualifications (Céreq), France
- Vesna Anđelić, Assistant Director for VET Development, AVETAE, Croatia
- Isabel G. Gamurot, Chief TESD Specialist Competency Standard Development Division (CSDD) Qualifications and Standards Office (QSO), TESDA, Philippines
- Amon Haufiku, Manager TVET Standards, Namibia Training Authorithy, Namibia
- Fred Oanda, Deputy Director of Accreditation Services, TVETA, Kenya
- Agnes P. Panem, Chief TESDA Specialist Curriculum and Training Aids Development Division (CTADD), National Institute for Technical Education and Skills Development (NITESD), TESDA, Philippines
- Ajith Polwatte, Director (Quality Assurance and Assessment Regulation), TVEC, Sri Lanka
- Lina Vaitkute, Head, Qualifications Formation Unit, Qualifications and VET Development Centre (KPMPC), Lithuania
- Suleiman Mohammed Yusuf, Desk Officer, National Board of Technical Education, Nigeria
Micro level expert group
- Lead expert: James Keevy, Chief Executive Officer, JET Educational Services, South Africa
- Edel Cassar, Director Strategy Implementation, MCAST, Malta
- John K. Kikwai, Registrar, RVTTI, Kenya
- Thim Veng Lim, Lead Specialist, Strategic and Quality Development Department, Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore
- Paolo Nardi, International Affairs and Research Coordinator, COMETA, Italy
- Emmanuel C. Osinem, TVET educator, TVET Quality Assurance Expert, Centre for TVET and Research, University of Nsukka, Nigeria
- Kati Valtonen, Service Manager, International and Project Activities, Omnia, Finland
- Yongxue Wang, Professor, Shenzen Polytechnic, China
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| BILT Advisory Committee
The Advisory Committee to the BILT project is comprised of high-level representatives from Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Europe. It provides strategic directions and opportunities to advocate the topics of BILT among policy makers and other key stakeholders.
Current advisory committee members
- Chair: Mr Friedrich Huebler, Head of UNESCO-UNEVOC
- Co-chair: Ms Catrin Hannken, Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), Germany
International organizations
- Mr Nicholas Ouma, African Union Commission
- Mr Paryono Paryono, ASEAN TVET Council
Africa
- Mr Fred Kyei Asamoah, Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COTVET), Ghana
- Mr Langat Kipkirui, Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA), Kenya
- Ms Sana Darmoul, National Center for the Training of Trainers and Training Engineering (CENAFFIF), Tunisia
Asia and the Pacific
- Mr Phil Loveder, National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), Australia
- Ms Rosanna Urdaneta, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Philippines
- Mr Tuan Kee Aw, Temasek Polytechnic (TP), Singapore
Europe
- Ms Tuula Antola, Omnia, the Joint Authority of Education in the Espoo region, Finland
- Ms Dana Stroie, National Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training Development (NCTVETD), Romania
- Ms Barbara Fontanellaz, Swiss Federal University for Vocational Education and Training (SFUVET), Switzerland
2022 advisory committee members
- Chair: Mr Friedrich Huebler, Head of UNESCO-UNEVOC
- Co-chair: Ms Catrin Hannken, Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), Germany
International organizations
- Mr Joao Santos, European Commission
- Mr Nicholas Ouma, African Union Commission
- Mr Isidro Lapeña, ASEAN TVET Council
Africa
- Ms Ellah Manyana Matshediso, Human Resource Development Council (HRDC), Botswana
- Mr Fred Kyei Asamoah, Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COTVET), Ghana
- Mr Langat Kipkirui, Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA), Kenya
Asia and the Pacific
- Ms Rosanna Urdaneta, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Philippines
- Mr Tuan Kee Aw, Temasek Polytechnic (TP), Singapore
- Mr Phil Loveder, National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), Australia
Europe
- Ms Tuula Antola, Omnia, the Joint Authority of Education in the Espoo region, Finland
- Ms Barbara Fontanellaz, Swiss Federal University for Vocational Education and Training (SFUVET), Switzerland
- Ms Florence Lefresne, Centre for Studies and Research on Qualifications (Céreq), France
2021 advisory committee members
- Chair: Ms Soo-Hyang Choi, Director of UNESCO-UNEVOC
- Co-chair: Ms Catrin Hannken, Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), Germany
Africa
- Ms Ellah Manyana Matshediso, Human Resource Development Council (HRDC), Botswana
- Mr Fred Kyei Asamoah, Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET), Ghana
- Mr Langat Kipkirui, Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA), Kenya
Asia and the Pacific
- Mr Sze Teo, Temasek Polytechnic (TP), Singapore
- Mr Craig Robertson, TAFE Directors Australia (TDA), Australia
- Mr Mohammad Naim Yaakub, Department of Polytechnic Education, Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia
Europe
- Mr Sampo Suihko, Omnia, the Joint Authority of Education in the Espoo region, Finland
- Ms Florence Lefresne, Centre for Studies and Research on Qualifications (Céreq), France
- Mr Stefan Thomas, European Training Foundation (ETF), Europe
- Mr Ulrich Nordhaus, European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC), Europe
- Mr Robert Plummer, BusinessEurope, Europe
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