PhDr. Irina Zalisova, EPMA Director, has a university background (philosophy, social sciences), completed with post graduals on computing, social analysesand management. Her professional carrier includes 29 years of analytical activities in public administration, business ( National Statistical Office, Ringier CZ Publishing House, private consultancy for SMEs, Quality Assessment of EU projects ) and non-profit sector;15 years in the top management positions; 12 years dealing with EU projects& cooperation;10 years member of the European Commission team for evaluation and review of EU projects under FPIST and INTERREG III C programme. •    Member of the European Jury for the EuropeaneGovernmentAward 2007 and 2009; •    Evaluation of na…