Charles Emrys Smith

Who is Charles Emrys Smith?

Charles Smith Brocca is Head of Curriculum and Quality in Swansea School of Education at Swansea Metropolitan University. Author/co-author of Economic Development, International Trade and Globalisation, Revision Express Economics and many academic and journalistic articles in the fields of economics and business education, devolution, regional development and European integration. His research specializes in comparative politics and economics of Wales and Catalonia, education, training and employment. He has also contributed to the Encyclopedia of Business in Today's World. He often broadcasts on regional television and radio in an 'expert' role on economic and political matters.

Smith has national standing as an examiner and curriculum developer. He is a former chief examiner with the International Baccalaureate Organisation and has undertaken teacher training in countries spanning the five continents. He has also been a consultant for the UK government's Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency, an adviser to the Welsh Assembly Government and a member of the economic council of Britain in Europe.