
Oscar M. Valencia
Regional Economic Advisor for Central America, Mexico, Panama, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti at the Inter-American Development Bank
If you've found your way here, it's likely because we share a common passion:
I am deeply committed to advancing sustainable development in emerging economies by applying rigorous analysis and data-driven strategies. My work focuses on tackling complex fiscal challenges and guiding the implementation of innovative solutions that promote long-term resilience and inclusive growth. As an economist, I’ve dedicated my career to shaping macroeconomic policies and ensuring fiscal sustainability, while addressing the unique needs of emerging economies through cutting-edge research and technology. My focus remains on delivering impactful solutions that drive meaningful, lasting progress.
Since 2019, I have led the development of a technological platform that provides advanced forecasting models, calibration of fiscal rules, and early warning systems. It is called FISLAC, and today it is a tool used by governments and policymakers to strengthen macro-fiscal policies.
Behind FISLAC, I lead an interdisciplinary team committed to promoting fiscal sustainability across the region.
I have witnessed firsthand how research and analysis can go beyond papers and evolve into practical tools for strengthening institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean.
For years, I have focused on fiscal policy and public debt in emerging economies, driven by a desire to not only share my knowledge, but to make a real impact.
Publishing short articles has given me the chance to share the key findings and highlights of my research in a very effective and accessible way.
Unveiling the Truth: How Sticking to Fiscal Rules Boosts Investment in Latin America
February 20, 2024
By Marta Ruiz-Arranz - Oscar Valencia -David Herrera - Carolina Ulloa Suárez Leave a Comment.
https://blogs.iadb.org/gestion-fiscal/en/sticking-to-fiscal-rules-boosts-investment-latin-america/
How Developing Countries Reduce the Impact of Climate Vulnerability on Sovereign Risk
January 21, 2025
By Oscar Valencia, Jose E. Gomez-Gonzalez and Jorge M. Uribe.
https://blogs.iadb.org/gestion-fiscal/en/climate-vulnerability-sovereign-risk/

Leveraging AI to Transform Macroeconomic and Fiscal Policymaking in Latin America and the Caribbean
May 8, 2024
By Oscar Valencia and Juan Camilo Díaz.
https://blogs.iadb.org/gestion-fiscal/en/ai-to-transform-macroeconomic-and-fiscal-policymaking/
To solve any problem, here are three questions to ask yourself: First, what could I do? Second, what could I read? And third, who could I ask?
Jim Rohn

