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Yanan Zhao

Yanan Zhao

Yanan Zhao is an information systems consultant in the Research Department of the Inter-American Development Bank. Her research interests are trade and investment between Latin America and Asia. Prior to joining the Research Department, she worked in various China-related organizations, especially in Argentina and Colombia. She is a former President of the U.S. Branch of The Community of Chinese and Latin American Studies (CECLA), a Beijing-based think tank which works to foster dialogue among young scholars on relationships between China and Latin American and the Caribbean. Yanan holds an M.A. in international economics and international relations from the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) at Johns Hopkins University and a B.A. in Economics and Mathematics from Smith College.

The Benefits and Drawbacks of DNA Technologies to Fight Crime

August 14, 2019 by Yanan Zhao 4 Comments

Using DNA technologies to fight crime can also have drawbacks.

It lasts for thousands of years and can help police identify missing persons from a pile of bones or pinpoint criminals with astounding accuracy. But as police forces increasingly turn to DNA to help them solve crimes, concerned citizens in the United States have been raising alarms about issues of privacy, consent and unwarranted government intrusion into their lives. For … [Read more...] about The Benefits and Drawbacks of DNA Technologies to Fight Crime

How Can Crowdsourcing Help Latin America in the Digital Age?

August 24, 2018 by Yanan Zhao Leave a Comment

Suppose you are a government facing various social crises. Traditionally, you might send out teams of government researchers, create government-led commissions, and hire consultancies. You might host public hearings.  But you wouldn't bring your problems to the internet "crowd." Over the last 10-15 years, however, governments and non-governmental organizations in both the … [Read more...] about How Can Crowdsourcing Help Latin America in the Digital Age?

Can Latin America Ride the Wave of Artificial Intelligence?

May 23, 2018 by Yanan Zhao Leave a Comment

Latin America has much to gain from artificial intelligence, but must take steps to protect privacy and prevent bias

Artificial intelligence (AI), with its self-teaching smart machines, will transform Latin America and the Caribbean. It will not happen immediately. But it is inevitable, and the region needs to ensure that legislation and regulations are in place so that AI increases productivity without harming privacy or abetting discrimination. There is no time to lose. AI in the region, … [Read more...] about Can Latin America Ride the Wave of Artificial Intelligence?

China’s Dockless Biking Boom and the Lessons for Latin America

May 3, 2018 by Yanan Zhao Leave a Comment

Dockless bikes could solve many problems for Latin America if the regulations are right

They have set off a surge in bike riding, sparked explosive investment, and helped cut air pollution and carbon emissions. But the "dockless" -- or stationless -- bikes that have transformed China's cities also have come with significant social and economic costs. As Latin America prepares to embrace them, it would do well to take heed. That day is coming sooner than later. … [Read more...] about China’s Dockless Biking Boom and the Lessons for Latin America

The FinTech Boom: China vs Latin America

October 27, 2017 by Yanan Zhao Leave a Comment

Fintech holds great promise in both Latin America and China

Over the last five years, a new wave of upstarts has burst the confines of traditional finance. These are far from the hallowed institutions of classical pillars and marble. Rather they are children of Silicon Valley, exploiting the latest in digital technologies to offer everything from online shopping and payments to lending and wealth management. Known collectively as … [Read more...] about The FinTech Boom: China vs Latin America

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