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
Seungyeon Kim
Seungyeon Kim, a Dialogue and Diversity Consultant at the Transport Division of the Inter-American Development Bank in Washington, D.C., specializes in fostering dialogues and cultivating new business opportunities with clients across Latin America and the Caribbean. With a focus on inclusive infrastructure projects, she designs strategies to integrate diverse groups into transportation initiatives. Previously, she led efforts to secure funding and establish technical projects with Korean partners in the areas of intelligent transportation system, rural roads connectivity, digital transformation, and supply chain management in the transport sector. Seungyeon has expertise in developing, managing, and evaluating international development projects. Before joining the IDB, she started her career at the Organization of the American States (OAS) working for the social development of the LAC region. In Korea, she worked in a public institute and private consulting firm where she managed ODA (Official Development Assistance) projects between the Korean Government and countries of Latin America, Asia, and Africa in various sectors of Energy, Environment, Public Health, Agriculture, and Entrepreneurship. She conducted evaluation and design of international cooperation strategies for government agencies such as KOICA (Korea International Cooperation Agency) and KEITI (Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute). She holds a bachelor’s degree in International Economics and Law, and in Spanish Language from the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in South Korea.
2024 INFRALAC4ALL: Accessible Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth
The Infrastructure and Energy Sector (INE) of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) organized the Second Regional Forum INFRALAC4ALL: Accessible Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth to bring forward the role of infrastructure in fostering inclusive growth for diverse populations in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). INFRALAC4ALL embodies the “Nothing About Us Without … [Read more...] about 2024 INFRALAC4ALL: Accessible Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth
How can South Korea and Belize work together for better public transport?
How IDB initiated supporting Belize’s public transport reform: a study tour leads to closer collaboration between Korea and Belize. Optimizing and improving public transportation is essential to a country’s socio-economic development. As a continuation of the Comprehensive National Transport Master Plan of Belize funded by the IDB, a technical cooperation Capacity Building … [Read more...] about How can South Korea and Belize work together for better public transport?