Biography
Jasmina Behan
From Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform
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From Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform
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Jasmina Behan (M.Litt. Econ., TCD) is Assistant Secretary General in the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform with responsibility for the Work and Pensions Division.
Jasmina started her career as an economist in Teagasc Rural Economy Research Centre, where she worked on modelling the environmental impacts of agricultural activities. Subsequently, Jasmina worked for 14 years as a labour market economist providing research support to Ireland’s Expert Group on Future Skills Needs (EGFSN), Department of Education and Skills, Regional Skills Fora, Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and other Ministries and Government bodies. Jasmina led the development of the National Skills Database which was awarded the Innovation in Government Award in 2008.
From 2017 to 2021, Jasmina was the Head of Irish Government Economic and Evaluation Service (IGEES). Prior to her current role, Jasmina was Principal Officer for the Social Protection Vote in the DPER. During her career to date, Jasmina has contributed to the policy development across a variety of areas including labour market, education and training, immigration and healthcare.