Manager and researcher in cultural policies and local development. Coordinator of the Committee on Culture of United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) for the Institut de Cultura (Barcelona City Council). Its main aim is the progress of the "Agenda 21 for culture - an undertaking by cities and local governments for cultural development" (www.agenda21culture.net).

BA Geography (1992) and MA European Cultural Policies and International Cultural Relations (1997).

Researcher at the Autònoma University of Barcelona (1992-1996), then at the Interarts Foundation (1996-2000) and Institut de Cultura - Barcelona City Council (2000-2003).

Several articles and research reports on cultural policies and local development, including:

• 'Local cultural strategy development in South-East Europe. Building on practice and experience' (Policies for Culture - European Cultural Foundation)
• 'Culture, connectedness and social cohesion in Spain' (Canadian Journal of Communication)
• 'Third system: arts first! Local cultural policies, third system and employment' (Interarts Foundation - European Commission)
• 'Sustainable cities demand culture. Key ideas on the Agenda 21 for culture' (Urban Futures, Municipal World)

URBACT researcher on culture and urban regeneration