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
Laura Giles Álvarez
Laura Giles Álvarez is the Country Economist at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in Colombia, having previously worked as a Country Economist in Haiti, Barbados, and The Bahamas. Laura started her career at the IDB as a young professional in the Social Protection and Health Division and the Economics Team at the Caribbean Country Department. Before joining the IDB, Laura worked as a public financial management consultant, where she designed and executed projects on macro-fiscal policy, expenditure management, and the budget cycle in Kenya, Mozambique, Timor Leste, and Angola. Additionally, she served as an ODI Fellow in the fiscal team within the Macroeconomic Policy Department at the Ministry of Finance in Timor Leste. Laura holds a double master's degree in economic development from the University of Carlos III, Madrid, and Lund University.