Degrees in Economics and Political Science. Experience in advising governments on social and economic planning and management positions in development programmes in Latin America, Africa and Asia. Since 2005, Regional Director, HelpAge. Lecturer in Economic Development. Visiting Research Fellow, University of Oxford. Expertise: social and economic development planning, demographics and ageing-related issues at micro and macro levels, analysis of social pensions, health systems, inclusive community-based development and emergency responses, advocacy strategies for development policies.