Brett Duggan

Brett is an experienced consultant and works within Arad’s Strategy and Policy Unit. He has worked on a range of high-profile evaluations, policy studies and reviews for government departments and public sector agencies, including the Welsh Assembly Government, the European Commission and Regional Development Agencies.

In recent years he has worked extensively in the field of education and lifelong learning and on studies related to language and culture. He managed an evaluation of a national programme to promote entrepreneurship and enterprise education in Welsh schools. He also led an evaluation and impact study of NIACE Dysgu Cymru, the organisation that supports adult learning opportunities. Brett has conducted a number of studies in the field of higher education sector, including a strategic review of modern foreign language provision and an evaluation of the impact of funding designed to enhance research capacity within institutions.

In 2007, Brett directed the First Stage Evaluation of Iaith Pawb, the national strategy for the Welsh language. He has also worked on a study for the Arts Council of Wales, examining the impact of its international initiatives, including the Welsh representation at the Venice Biennale of Art. A languages graduate, Brett speaks French and Italian which has enabled him to undertake consultancy work across Europe.