Alison Mead Richardson

• 25 years working in quality improvement in education through online and distance learning in 42 countries across Africa, the Pacific, the Caribbean, and Asia with a focus on marginalised learners • experienced Team Leader, advising government ministries and institutions on innovation and technology, programme planning and implementation • distance learning practitioner, trainer and manager • curriculum and programme development across sub-sectors: basic education, TVET, teacher training, adult literacy and tertiary education • gender mainstreaming in education, gender auditing and inclusion; SDGs and open education resources • instructional designer, editor, trainer and facilitator • project management, monitoring and evaluation • working with development partners including DFID/FCDO, NZAID/MFAT, EU, AfDB, UNESCO, UNICEF, UNDP, ILO, GIZ, ADB, British Council • understanding of socio-economic and cultural development issues in developing countries • national and institutional policy and strategic planning, change management