Background
D'Azevedo, Ricardo Charters was born on July 29, 1942 in Lisbon, Portugal.
D'Azevedo, Ricardo Charters was born on July 29, 1942 in Lisbon, Portugal.
Degree in electrical engineering, Technology University Lisbon, 1970.
Secondary technical school teacher, Lisbon, 1969-1971;
professor telecommunication, electronics, director electrical and electronic laboratory, Portuguese Military Academy, Lisbon, 1973-1978;
assistant professor Institute Superior Técnico, Technology U. Lisbon, 1970-1978;
researcher, Portuguese National Institute Science Research, Lisbon, 1970-1978;
director short cycle higher education coordinator office, Portuguese Ministry of Education, Lisbon, 1978-1983;
deputy director general higher education, Portuguese Ministry of Education, 1978-1983;
director general studies and planning office, Portuguese Ministry of Education, 1983-1988;
head division education and training for new technologies, European Commission, Brussells, 1988-1993;
head division evolution of jobs, open and distance learning, European Commission, Brussells, since 1993;
member thessalonique management board, CEDEFOP, since 1991. Portuguese representative Organization of European Cooperation and Development Committee of Education, 1983-1988, International Association for Evaluation of Education Achievemenet, 1983-1988. Member Portuguese Statistical National Body, 1983-1988.
Member comissao National Emprego of Portuguese Ministry of Labor. Member Portuguese National Common for Planning, 1983-1988. President Schools Network Planning Body, 1983-1988.
Member Comissao de Reforma do Sistema Educativo, 1983-1988.
Member Ordem dos Engenheiros, Clube Portugues do Benelux.