Bilel ABOUDI

Bilel Aboudi is a seasoned Public Services Counselor at the Ministry of Culture and Heritage Preservation of Tunisia with vast experience in trade and investment negotiations in the culture sector and multilateral cultural programs.

He has served as a Programme Specialist at UNESCO, focusing on implementing operational mechanisms related to the convention for the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, including projects in under-represented regions like the Arab region.

In 2008, he contributed as a consultant to the elaboration of operational guidelines related to preferential treatment for developing countries within the UNESCO convention.

Bilel Aboudi is a skilled Cultural Policy Analyst and Projects Developer, particularly known for his work on integrating culture into development projects and initiating Tunisia's cultural industries strategic plan.

His technical expertise in project development and implementation is based on various international frameworks like the Cultural Diversity Programming Lens, LFA, RBM, and Human Rights Framework (UNDAF).

With a diverse educational background including studies in Cultural Industries, Public Management, Development Projects, International Relations, Management, and Business Administration, Bilel Aboudi brings a wealth of knowledge to his roles.

Throughout his career, he has held key positions such as National Coordinator for PACT and Creative Europe Tunisia at the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Head of Monitoring and Evaluation Unit, Cultural Policy Advisor, Programme Specialist at UNESCO, and Head of various sections at the Ministry of Culture and Heritage Preservation.

Bilel Aboudi excels in project management concepts, policy simulation, negotiation, communication, performance measurement, and financial analysis.