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El Iza Mohamedou

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Head - OECD Centre for Skills at OECD - OCDE
📍 Paris, Île-de-France, France

Dr. El Iza Mohamedou is the Head of the OECD Centre for Skills, leveraging over 25 years of experience from institutions like the World Bank and African Development Bank. With a PhD from the University of Bayreuth, she leads research and policy advice to help countries build effective skills systems for economic and social growth.

She is passionate about creating equitable and inclusive opportunities through skills development. Her work consistently champions lifelong learning, social mobility, and ensuring that the green and digital transitions benefit everyone in the workforce. She advocates for a collaborative, "whole of society" approach to skills policy, involving all stakeholders.

Unique fact: Dr. Mohamedou is a member of the World Economic Forums prestigious Global Future Council on Human Capital Development.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Head - OECD Centre for Skills
Location
Paris, Île-de-France, France
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Future of Work
Frequently speaks on how AI, digitalization, and the green transition are reshaping jobs, emphasizing the need for proactive reskilling and upskilling policies.
Skills Policies
As Head of the OECD Centre for Skills, she focuses on developing holistic skills strategies that align education with labor market needs for economic growth.
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Career

Work history

4-2021
Head - OECD Centre for Skills
OECD - OCDE
1-2020 - 3-2021
Program Manager
World Bank Group
11-2013 - 12-2019
Deputy Head
PARIS21
7-2017 - 1-2018
Head, Statistics and Indicators Unit, Public Governance Directorate
OECD - OCDE
7-2011 - 10-2013
Chief Political Analyst – Fragile States Unit
African Development Bank Group
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Education
1997
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
University of Bayreuth
1994
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Pace University
1992
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA
Pace University
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