Every day, over 250 million people in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) rely on public transport to reach work, school, and essential services. Yet, inefficient systems, long commute times, and safety concerns continue to affect their quality of life. How can we design mobility reforms that truly put people first? Urban mobility policies in LAC are continuously evolving … [Read more...] about Putting the Passenger First: Lessons Learned from Urban Mobility Reforms in Latin America and the Caribbean
Mónica Orellana
Mónica is a consultant in the Transport Division of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), based in Washington, D.C. Before joining the IDB, she worked as a consultant for the World Bank and as an international cooperation officer at the Embassy of Ecuador in the United States. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and International Relations from Universidad Casa Grande in Guayaquil, Ecuador, and a Master's degree in Communication and Political Marketing from Universidad Internacional de La Rioja in Spain. Additionally, she completed a specialized seminar in Media & Politics at Sciences Po in Paris. In the public sector, Mónica has held significant positions, including ministerial advisor and Subsecretary of Political Spokesmanship and Strategic Management in the Presidency of Ecuador. In the private sector, she has worked on political campaigns, at Latam Airlines, and was part of the Legal Department of the Permanent Committee for the Defense of Human Rights. In 2015, she produced a photo report on the realities faced by Syrian refugee children in the Middle East and analyzed poverty conditions in South Africa.
Transport Policy Lab: Promoting Efficient and Sustainable Transport in Latin America and the Caribbean
How can Washington, DC, Monterrey, Birmingham, and Barcelona, Texas researchers help the climate transition in Latin America and the Caribbean? Climate transition is a significant challenge for developed and developing countries. Under the UN framework, countries must submit their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to reduce emissions. In 2025, countries will be able … [Read more...] about Transport Policy Lab: Promoting Efficient and Sustainable Transport in Latin America and the Caribbean