"Mr. Jorge Vila's highly popular undergraduate course at AUIS on project finance, which he designed and taught, provided an innovative platform for experiential learning of financial concepts and development of soft skills in a subject that is crucial to Iraq's stability and prosperity. Mr. Vila's inspired recognition that strong financial performance depends first and foremost on human capital, and his willingness to invest in the educational ecosystem that provides such capital, are two crucial investor skills required for long-term project financial success in transitioning economies."
Bruce Ferguson
President - American University of Sulaimani
"I was delighted to contribute my solar energy expertise to the highly successful seminar designed and delivered by Jorge Vila at AUIS. The programme provided students with a practical understanding of the opportunities and limitations of solar power, including the technical, commercial and financial considerations associated with renewable energy projects.
The seminar was met with great enthusiasm by both the participating students and the AUIS faculty. What particularly distinguishes Dolavon is its unique approach to learning, which empowers students to take ownership of their development and encourages active participation rather than passive instruction.
The combination of academic rigour, real-world experience and practical application creates a highly engaging learning environment. I hope Dolavon continues to offer development finance and related seminars using this pragmatic and effective approach for future cohorts of students and professionals."
Richard Crow
Renewable Energy Consultant specialising in Emerging Markets