Roberto Guerrero Compean

Roberto Guerrero Compeán is an economist in the Environment, Rural Development, and Disaster Risk Management Division at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). His research focuses on disaster risk management, climate change economics, poverty alleviation, and program evaluation in Latin America and the Caribbean. Notably, his work titled "Vulnerability, Livelihoods, and Global Warming in Mexico: The Impact of Climate Shocks on Social Well-Being" won first place in the Banamex Economics Award in 2013. He has also contributed to various international organizations, including the World Food Programme and UNESCO.Roberto holds degrees in economics from the Autonomous University of Nuevo León and political science from the Institute of Political Studies in Paris. He earned a master's degree in International Development and a Ph.D. in Economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). On Coursera, he teaches the course "Decision Making and Governance of Natural Disaster Risk," which equips learners with essential skills for managing disaster risks in infrastructure projects. Through his expertise, Roberto plays a vital role in enhancing resilience against disasters across the region.