OECD
By appointment of the OECD Council,  I served as President of the Development Centre 
from October 25, 1999 until December 31, 2001.
My mandate was renewed  until the position was abolished on April 30, 2003 and I remained as Special Adviser
to the Director until June 30, "to ensure a smooth transition" . 
From July 1, 2003 until 31 January, 2005 I was Special Adviser to the Secretary General (in residence until 31 January, 2004).