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Carlo Pietrobelli

Carlo Pietrobelli

Carlo Pietrobelli es profesor y asesor de políticas sobre innovación y desarrollo industrial y política. Actualmente ocupa una Catedra UNESCO sobre “Políticas de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación e sostenibilidad para América Latina” en la Universidad de Naciones Unidas UNU-MERIT, Maastricht, Holanda, y es Profesor de Economía y Decano del Departamento de Economía de la Universidad Roma Tre, Italia. Es también Profesor Adjunto en la Universidad de Georgetown, Washington D.C.. Durante 2009-2016 fue Economista Líder del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo. Sus intereses de investigación van desde la economía del desarrollo hasta la innovación, el comercio, la industria y los recursos naturales en los países en desarrollo. Ha publicado ampliamente en revistas internacionales y sus libros fueron publicados por Harvard University Press, Edward Elgar, Palgrave y Routledge. Tiene un doctorado en Economía de la Universidad de Oxford y ha sido asesor regular de políticas para gobiernos en África, Asia, Europa y América Latina.

What Has Latin America Learned about Cluster Development Policies?

September 21, 2015 by Carlo Pietrobelli Leave a Comment

The Noise and Rhythm of the Markets Nahuatl was the language of the Aztecs, spoken in Central Mexico since at least the 7th century and still spoken today by almost two million people in Mexico and Central America.  In nahuatl mitote is a word from mitotiqui (dancer) and itotia (to dance). However, nowadays in Mexico the word also has the connotation of “chaotic” or … [Read more...] about What Has Latin America Learned about Cluster Development Policies?

What do Ireland and Costa Rica Have in Common? A World of Possibilities.

May 14, 2015 by Carlo Pietrobelli Leave a Comment

Keem Bay, Achill Island, Ireland

Besides stunning landscapes, abundant natural resources, folklore, music and a joyful approach to life, Costa Rica and Ireland have in common openness to internationalization. Both countries illustrate —with different strategies—the importance of the macroeconomic context, institutions, and the trade regime to successfully attract foreign direct investment. Despite the near … [Read more...] about What do Ireland and Costa Rica Have in Common? A World of Possibilities.

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