He became a researcher at the Institute for Educational Research, an innovative intellectual and research center of educational democratization. He is a generalist in all sectors of education, his main field of interest is in issues related to policy-making. He has developed a strong international professional network. He has regularly worked on projects for the OECD, the Council of Europe and the EU DG Employment over the last 25 years. Through his ongoing consultancy work, he has gained extensive experience in education development in the Balkans and the post-Soviet region.