Ian is a retired academic and expert in criminal justice systems, children’s rights and juvenile justice. He evaluated policy and provided technical advice to DFID for their support policies to developing countries for over 30 years, with a particular interest in MENA, supporting the Jordanian Ministry of Social Development) to incorporate children’s rights and child protection within their policies. Ian is fluent in English and French. An avid ornithologist, he lead the development of Sazani avian biodiversity mapping project in Zanzibar.