Markus John

Markus John is a Lecturer at the Lucerne School of Business, part of Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. He holds a lic. phil. I in Ethnology and Sociology from the University of Zurich, with a thesis focusing on ethnicity among educated elites at Makerere University in Uganda. His career spans roles as a project coordinator in Kosovo, a scientific officer at the Swiss Federal Commission for Foreigners, and a consultant at KEK-CDC and the Institute for International Cooperation in Education (IZB). Since 2013, he has been a freelance consultant and lecturer specializing in international cooperation, education, migration, and sustainable development.

• Education:
• lic. phil. I: Ethnology, Sociology (University of Zurich), 2000
• CAS in International Cooperation (ETH Zurich/NADEL), 2003
• Certificate in Higher Education Didactics (HSLU), 2021

His research focuses on academic methods and projects, with expertise in social science methodologies, project cycle management, and analysis of international development programs. Geographically, he focuses on East Africa, the Western Balkans, and Switzerland. Professional skills include project evaluation, organizational development, and migration integration strategies.

Publications include a 2021 YouTube video tutorial on guided interview techniques. He advises on education projects and university partnerships, blending academic and practical experience in development cooperation.