Riesgos de desastres en proyectos de infraestructura

A Colombian national, she holds a Master's Degree in Finance from the Universidad de los Andes and a certification in Project Management from the Project Management Institute. With over 18 years of experience, she has worked across the private, public, and development sectors. Her primary areas of expertise include implementing complex economic and social development projects, as well as designing and executing learning programs centered on project management.

Hori Tsuneki is a dedicated specialist in Disaster Risk Management (DRM) at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), where he focuses on enhancing resilience against natural disasters across Latin America and the Caribbean. His role involves facilitating sectoral dialogue with national stakeholders, preparing technical documents, designing loan agreements, and managing portfolios related to disaster risk management. Dr. Tsuneki has contributed significantly to the field through various publications, including his recent book "Local Disaster Risk Management in a Changing Climate: A Perspective from Central America," published by Emerald Publishing in the UK. He holds a Ph.D. in International Environmental Management and Disaster Studies from Kyoto University in Japan, equipping him with a strong foundation to address complex environmental challenges. His expertise is instrumental in developing policies and strategies that integrate disaster risk reduction into national frameworks, ultimately aiming to safeguard communities and enhance their capacity to respond to climate-related risks.

Sergio Lacambra is a Senior Specialist in Disaster Risk Management (DRM) at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), bringing over 25 years of professional experience in Latin America and the Caribbean. He has played a pivotal role as team leader for numerous policy reform and investment loans across countries such as Peru, Colombia, Panama, and Bolivia, while overseeing contingent credit facilities for natural disasters in Peru, Panama, Suriname, and Argentina. Currently, he coordinates the disaster risk management cluster within the IDB's Environment, Rural Development, and Disaster Risk Management Division. Lacambra was instrumental in designing the Index of Governance and Public Policy in Disaster Risk Management (iGOPP), which has been implemented across 26 borrowing member countries of the IDB. Additionally, he co-authored the disaster risk classification and analysis methodology used for infrastructure projects to ensure resilience against disasters. Prior to his tenure at the IDB, he managed humanitarian aid and disaster preparedness operations funded by the European Union in Central and South America. Lacambra holds a Master's degree in Economics from the University of London and has a solid foundation in economic principles that inform his work in disaster risk management and resilience strategies.