Peter Birch is Head of Sector for several strands of the Transversal actions of the European Union Lifelong Learning programme, at the Education Audiovisual Culture Executive Agency. He coordiantes the selection and monitoring of European projects in the fileds of langauge learning (KA2), Information and Communication Technologies (KA3), and integration of Roma (KA1). He has a degree in foreign languages and is currently enrolled in a Masters Degree in Education with the Open University UK. As project manager he has been involved in projects dealing with eLeanring, language learning, vocational training, and adult education. He has experience as teacher and trainer.