Daniel Vencovsky, a Consultant with RPA, has degrees in International Studies from Charles University in his home town of Prague in the Czech Republic and from the University of Birmingham in the UK. Since joining RPA in 2007, he has worked on impact assessments using a variety of methodologies. He has contributed to major studies for the European Commission, including ones on the Package Travel Directive (DG SANCO) and the Late Payments Directive (DG Enterprise). His experience covers research on topics relating to economic, social and environmental impacts of various policy measures, including consideration of any impacts on consumers. Daniel is also experienced at gathering information through Internet research and direct consultation with stakeholders, as well as producing literature reviews.