Distinguished Public Policy Leader and Academic Scholar
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Inter-American Development BankAlejandro Gaviria serves as Colombia's Minister of National Education since August 2022, following significant roles as Minister of Health and Social Protection (2012-2018) and Rector of Universidad de los Andes (2019-2021). After earning his Civil Engineering degree from Universidad de Antioquia, Master's in Economics from Universidad de los Andes, and PhD in Economics from UC San Diego, he has established himself as a leading voice in Colombian public policy. His tenure as Health Minister was marked by improving healthcare system sustainability through medicine price regulation and establishing the Institute for Health Technology Assessment. His contributions to academia and public service have earned him numerous accolades, including the Juan Luis Londoño Medal, Simón Bolívar journalism award, and the Order of Boyacá. Through his roles at institutions like the Inter-American Development Bank and his prolific writing career, including six books published by Ariel and regular columns for El Espectador, he continues to influence public policy while advancing educational reform