María Cecilia Ramirez

María Cecilia Ramirez serves as an advisor to the President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), where she has played a pivotal role in advancing infrastructure and energy projects. Previously, she supervised the bank's public infrastructure loan portfolio and led the Sustainable Infrastructure Technical Working Group. With a strong academic background, she holds a degree in Economics from the Central University of Venezuela, a Master's in Economic Theory with a specialization in International Trade from the Paris School of Economics, and a Master's in Public Administration from Columbia University, focusing on Economic and Political Development.In addition to her advisory role, María Cecilia has worked as an economic analyst at the Center for Global Development in Washington, D.C., and has experience in both public and private sectors in Venezuela. She teaches courses on Coursera, including "Dimensions of Sustainable Infrastructure in a Project" and "Sustainable Infrastructure Project Financing," aimed at equipping learners with essential skills for developing sustainable infrastructure initiatives. Through her expertise, she contributes significantly to promoting sustainable development practices within the region.