ABOUT ME
Working Experience
Currently, I’m honored to serve as the Principal Specialist in the Fiscal Management Division at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). In this role, I lead FISLAC (Fiscal Sustainability for Latin America and the Caribbean), an innovative tool supported by a team of 20 dedicated professionals. FISLAC provides tailored macrofiscal analysis, empowering countries in the region to make informed economic decisions. I also had the privilege of coediting the IDB's flagship book, Dealing with Debt: Less Risk for More Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean, alongside Andy Powell and a brilliant team of colleagues. Discover more about FISLAC here.
Before joining the IDB in 2019, I held key leadership positions in Colombia, including General Director of Macroeconomic Policy at the Ministry of Finance and Senior Research Economist at the Central Bank of Colombia. Additionally, I gained valuable experience working on fiscal sustainability issues in the Research Department at the IDB. Explore my full CV.
Academic Background and Research
I hold a Ph.D. with Honors in Economics from the Toulouse School of Economics (TSE), alongside a Master’s in Mathematical Economics from TSE, and both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree with Honors in Economics from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia. Throughout my career, I’ve published extensively in international academic journals, often in collaboration with esteemed colleagues. Visit my Research page to learn more. Additionally, I’ve shared my expertise as an adjunct professor and lecturer at various universities and institutions across Colombia, France, and the United States.
In 2023, I co-edited, alongside Andrew Powell, the book Dealing with Debt: Less Risk for More Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean. This work offers insights into managing debt for sustainable growth in the region, and I invite you to download it for free here.
Let’s Connect!
In my role at the Inter-American Development Bank, I’m actively engaged in regional and international forums, where I share the innovative work we’re doing in the Fiscal Management Division. I look forward to connecting with like-minded professionals who are equally dedicated to building more sustainable and prosperous economies in emerging countries Feel free to reach out to me here.
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