Demosthenes Davvetas possède des talents multiples : universitaire, journaliste, artiste, il donne tout son sens à l’expression « trajectoire atypique ». Une chose est certaine : ses recherches en esthétique sont enracinées dans des pratiques professionnelles avérées. There is no doubt that Demosthenes Davvetas, an academic, journalist and artist, has trodden an unusual career path. One thing is certain: his research in aesthetics is rooted in successful professional practice Demosthenes Davvetas was born in Athens and studied at the University of Thessaloniki before obtaining a PhD in Aesthetics at the University of Vincennes in Saint-Denis, France. In the 1980s he worked at the newspaper Libération (art and culture section) and wrote the introductions to catalogues showcasing the work of leading contemporary artists (CY Twombly, Andy Warhol, Basquiat and Joseph Beuys, a friend of his). [lire plus]

French-Ivorian-Swiss, Sandra Coulibaly now holds important leadership roles at the International Organisation of La Francophonie. Knight of the Order of Academic Palms and a trilingual speaker, this international expert in intercultural relations is also a prize-winner of the Geneva poetry competition and an international music and dramatic art competition. Interview. What did you study? I have a Master’s degree in Anglophone and Francophone Intercultural Relations (Paris 13 University), and another Master’s Degree in Hypermedia/Social Issues (Paris VIII and the Ecole Normale Superieure Institute) and an Executive Master’s Degree in Negotiations and International Policy (the Institute of Advanced International University Studies and Development - Geneva), making up my university education. What are the highlights of your career path? They range from a first mission at the International Agency of La Francophonie [lire plus]

Patrick Vieu, a doctor of philosophy and a former ENA student is a member of the college of experts of the FEDE; he introduces himself. Where and what did you study ? I am a graduate of ENA (the Gambetta promotion), and graduated from the Paris Institute of Political Studies in 1988. I also hold a PhD in philosophy; my thesis was about Adam Fergusson, a Scottish enlightenment philosopher. What are the highlights of your recent career path? I was in turn (2008-2011) director of rail services and director of transport services in the “Direction générale des infrastructures, des transports et de la mer” (DGITM du ministère  de l’Écologie, de l’Énergie, du Développement durable et de l’Aménagement du territoire) (General Directorate for Infrastructure, Transport and the Sea) (GD of ITM [lire plus]

PORTRAIT OF ROLAND LIENHARDT : MEMBER OF FEDE’S PANEL EXPERTS What training have you undertaken ? My training has been rooted in law, management and in artistic expression. From the age of five until my entrance into  University I followed an  artistic route of study (piano,trumpet and music) alongside studying for my general  baccalaureat. I have performed on stage since the age of 13 and have performed my own  compositions since the age of 17. I hold SACEM (Société d’auteurs,compositeurs et éditeurs de musique) (Society of authors, composers, and publishers of music) diplomas as a composer, an author and as an arranger. In 1982 at  the age of 23, I graduated with  a DEA (Diplôme d’études approfonides )(Post Graduate studies) (Masters 2)in 1982 in copyright, artistic and industrial property law (Paris [lire plus]