Colombia, like many countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, has high levels of inequality, in both in terms of income and the country’s geography. This characteristic has negative implications for its economic growth and the quality of life of its population. Severe income inequality at the national level requires, among other measures, progressive fiscal policies to … [Read more...] about Territorial Inequalities in Colombia: Realities and Prospects
Cristhian Larrahondo
Cristhian Larrahondo is part of the economic team of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in Colombia. Economist from Universidad del Valle and Master in Economics from Universidad EAFIT, he has extensive experience in economic research, data analysis and consulting on issues related to macroeconomics, health and education. At the IDB, he has contributed to the design of country strategies, independent assessments of macroeconomic conditions and analysis of emerging risks through innovative economic monitoring tools. Previously, he worked at the National Superintendence of Health of Colombia as a data analyst, where he designed advanced methodologies for the evaluation of financial performance and service delivery in the Colombian health system. He has also worked as a research assistant at Banco de la República and several academic institutions, exploring topics such as fiscal sustainability, international trade and social inequalities.