Economists Agenda 2024

8:30

Breakfast and Life Bingo

9:00

Welcoming remarks

• Anabel González, Vice President for Countries, VPC/VPC

9:25

Panel: Macroeconomic Outlook 2025

Panelists

• Joyce Chang, Global Head of Research, J.P Morgan
• Ana María Ibáñez, Vice President for Sectors, VPS/VPS
• Eric Parrado, Chief Economist, RES/RES
• Rodrigo Valdés, WHD Director (or delegate), IMF

Moderator

• Anabel González, Vice President for Countries, VPC/VPC

Enhancing the Role of Country Economists in the new Vice-presidency for Countries and Regional Integration.

Coffee Break

New Institutional Approach to Knowledge

• Nadia Rocha, Economics Principal Advisor, VPC/VPC
• Mariano Bosch, Economics Principal Advisor, VPS/VPS

Present the new approach to knowledge in the context of IDB Strategy+, including its governance through the knowledge committee.

11:40

New Institutional Approach to Knowledge: How can we do it better?

• Claudia Useche, Learning & Knowledge Lead Specialist, KIC/KLD

Explore how VPC economists can maximize their contributions in this context, identifying challenges and opportunities.

12:05

Enhancing dissemination of VPC knowledge

• Loreto Setien, Communications Specialist VPC/VPC

Provide an update on VPC dissemination plan, including the presentation of the intranet and engage in hands-on activities.

10:55

FRIDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER

Lunch

12:30

13:00

Keynote Presentation: Artificial Intelligence (This presentation is open to VPS participants)

• Jens Ludwig, Professor of Economics, Pritzker Director of the University of Chicago’s Crime Lab, University of Chicago

14:00

Innovative solutions for sustainable green development: Measuring Development Gaps in the Amazon Basin

Speaker:

• Laura Giles, Economics Sr Specialist, CAN/CAN

Moderator:

• Arturo Galindo, Economics Principal Advisor, CSC/CSC

Present our latest advancements in measuring development gaps across the Amazon Basin. These gaps are multidimensional, encompassing economic, social, and environmental factors, and are estimated using small geographical grids.

Closing

16:30

9:15

Group Photo

This panel will explore how developing countries can navigate global challenges, such as climate change and shifting geopolitical dynamics, while fostering development.The session will analyze key global and regional economic trends for 2025 and their implications for national economies.

11:10

Coffee Break

14:45

15:45

Fireside Chat

Speaker:

• Eric Parrado, Chief Economist, RES/RES

Moderator:

• Nadia Rocha, Economics Principal Advisor, VPC/VPC

The objectives of this fireside chat are to provide personal insights into Eric Parrado daily work, what he enjoys and finds challenging about his role, and his career journey.

Wrap-up

16:10

View the agendafor November 6th

15:00

Unlocking the Full Potential of VPC Country Economists for IDB Strategy+ Success

Speaker:

• Francesca Castellani, Div Chief Strategy Monitoring, SPD/SMO
• Hugo Flórez, Principal Advisor, VPC/VPC
• Marina Pol, Managing Director. Strategy & Knowledge, IDB Invest

Moderator:

• Alejandro Carrión, Operations Sr Specialist, VPC/VPC

Explore how Country Economists maximize their contributions for the implementation of the new institutional strategy by enhancing country-level work, fostering regional integration, leveraging synergies, and generating valuable knowledge.

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DAY 1NOVEMBER 5th

the session will highlight key areas where AI can enhance productivity, innovation, and inclusivity. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how AI can shape the region’s economic future, offering pathways for sustainable development and global competitiveness.

Coffee Break

10:30

FRIDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER

Lunch

12:15

9:45

Inclusive economic growth amid vulnerable and insecure contexts / FCCV

Highlight the bank’s efforts in providing the region with tool to assess policy interventions and promote sustainable growth, particularly in vulnerable and insecure environments.

View the agendafor November 5th

10:45

AI-Powered Tools for Country Economists

• TBD

Share with the VPC economists the technologies and tools available to them for achieving their day-to-day tasks.

Happy Hour

4:30

9:00

Innovative Ways to Measure the Impact of IDB interventions

Speakers:

• Giulia Lotti, Economics Sr Specialist, CID/CID
• Lucía Martín, Economics Lead Specialist, CID/CID

Panel discussion:

• Oscar Mitnik, Economics Principal Specialist, SPD/SDV
• María Paula Gerardino, Economics Lead Specialist, SPD/SDV

Moderator:

• Lucía Martín, Economics Lead Specialist, CID/CID

3:45

Fair-style session to showcase Regional Programs and FCCV

• Tatiana Schorr, Unit Chief Amazon Region, CSD/ACU
• Marta Ruiz, Economics Principal Advisor, CID/CID
• Ian Mills, Coordinator, ONE Caribbean, CCB /CCB
• Arturo Galindo, Economics Principal Advisor, CSC/CSC
• Emmanuel Abuelafia, Operations Lead Specialist, CAN/CAN

Present VPC regional programs and their priorities in terms of knowledge and discuss how VPC economists can contribute to these priorities (Amazonia Forever - América en el Centro - One Caribbean - Rutas de Integración).

Coffee break

1:15

2:15

Fostering private sector growth in an evolving landscape

Speakers:

• Diether Beuermann, Economics Principal Specialist, CCB/CCB
• Norman Loayza, Director of the Global Indicators Group at the World Bank

Moderator:

• David Rosenblatt, Economics Principal Advisor, CCB/CCB

Discuss the effectiveness of public policies that drive sustainable economic growth focusing on the findings of the recently released Business Ready report and ongoing World Bank Enterprise Surveys (WBES).

Speakers:

• Lucía Martín, Economics Lead Specialist, CID/CID
• Javier Beverinotti, Economics Lead Specialist, CAN/CPE
• Leandro Andrian, Economics Lead Specialist, CAN/CAN
• Nathalie Alvarado, Principal Technical Leader, IFD/ICS

Moderator:

• Osmel Manzano, Economics Principal Advisor, CAN/CAN

8:30

Breakfast

Present the HUELLA initiative, and to discuss with SDV innovative new data for measuring impact and the role of country economists in evaluating our work.

Reactivating for the next sessions

1:00

3:00

New Country Strategies and CDI’s

Speakers:

• Laura Giles, Economics Sr Specialist, CAN/CCO
• José Luiz Rossi, Economics Sr Specialist, CSC/CBR
• Wladimir Zanoni López, Economics Sr Specialist, CAN/CEC

Moderator:

• Priscilla Gutiérrez, Economics Lead Specialist, VPC/VPC

This session's objective is to discuss the scope and content of new country strategies and CDIs and share lessons from pilots taking place. The session will also discuss the new approach to private sector diagnostics in CDIs.

4:00

Wrap up and knowledge perspectives for 2025: REAS + Nadia

Considering what we have reviewed in recent days, how can we address the pre-identified challenges? What opportunities do we have?

Moderator:

• Nadia Rocha, Economics Principal Advisor, VPC/VPC

DAY 2NOVEMBER 6th

8:30

Breakfast

9:00

• Anabel González, Vice President for Countries, VPC/VPC

9:25

Panelists

• Joyce Chang, Global Head of Research, J.P Morgan
• Ana María Ibáñez, Vice President for Sectors, VPS/VPS
• Eric Parrado, Chief Economist, IDB
• Rodrigo Valdés, WHD Director (or delegate), IMF

Moderator

• Anabel González, Vice President for Countries, VPC/VPC

Enhancing the Role of Country Economists in the new Vice-presidency for Countries and Regional Integration.

Coffee Break

• Nadia Rocha, Economics Principal Advisor, VPC/VPC
• Mariano Bosch, Economics Principal Advisor, VPS/VPS

Present the new approach to knowledge in the context of IDB Strategy+, including its governance through the knowledge committee.

11:35

• Claudia Useche, Learning & Knowledge Lead Specialist, KIC/KLD

Explore how VPC economists can maximize their contributions in this context, identifying challenges and opportunities.

12:00

• Loreto Setien, Communications Specialist VPC/VPC

Provide an update on VPC dissemination plan, including the presentation of the intranet and engage in hands-on activities.

10:55

FRIDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER

Lunch

12:25

13:00

• Jens Ludwig, Professor of Economics, Pritzker Director of the University of Chicago’s Crime Lab, University of Chicago

14:00

Speaker:

• Laura Giles, Economics Sr Specialist, CAN/CAN

Moderator:

• Arturo Galindo, Economics Principal Advisor, CSC/CSC

Present our latest advancements in measuring development gaps across the Amazon Basin. These gaps are multidimensional, encompassing economic, social, and environmental factors, and are estimated using small geographical grids.

Closing

16:30

DAY 1NOVEMBER 5th

9:15

Group Photo and Ice Breaker

This panel will explore how developing countries can navigate global challenges, such as climate change and shifting geopolitical dynamics, while fostering development.The session will analyze key global and regional economic trends for 2025 and their implications for national economies.

11:10

Coffee Break

14:15

15:30

Speaker:

• Eric Parrado, Chief Economist, IDB

Moderator:

• Nadia Rocha, Economics Principal Advisor

This fireside chat will explore how developing countries can address global challenges like climate change and geopolitics while overcoming barriers to growth.

Wrap-up

16:00

14:30

View the agendafor November 6th

Speaker:

• Francesca Castellani, Div Chief Strategy Monitoring, SPD/SMO
• Hugo Flóréz, Principal Advisor, VPC/VPC
• Marina Pol, Managing Director. Strategy & Knowledge, IDB Invest

Moderator:

• Alejandro Carrión, Operations Sr Specialist, VPC/VPC

Explore how Country Economists maximize their contributions for the implementation of the new institutional strategy by enhancing country-level work, fostering regional integration, leveraging synergies, and generating valuable knowledge.

Wrap-up

15:15

Welcoming remarks

Panel: Macroeconomic Outlook 2025

New Institutional Approach to Knowledge

New Institutional Approach to Knowledge: How can we do it better?

Enhancing dissemination of VPC knowledge

Keynote Presentation: Artificial Intelligence

Innovative solutions for sustainable green development: Measuring Development Gaps in the Amazon Basin

Fireside Chat:

Unlocking the Full Potential of VPC Country Economists for IDB Strategy+ Success

Coffee Break

10:30

FRIDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER

Lunch

12:15

9:45

Highlight the bank’s efforts in providing the region with tool to assess policy interventions and promote sustainable growth, particularly in vulnerable and insecure environments.

10:45

• TBD

Share with the VPC economists the technologies and tools available to them for achieving their day-to-day tasks.

View the agendafor November 5th

Happy Hour

4:30

DAY 2NOVEMBER 6th

9:00

Speakers:

• Giulia Lotti, Economics Sr Specialist, CID/CID
• Lucía Martín, Economics Lead Specialist, CID/CID

Panel discussion:

• Oscar Mitnik, Economics Principal Specialist, SPD/SDV
• María Paula Gerardino, Economics Lead Specialist, SPD/SDV

Moderator:

• Lucía Martín, Economics Lead Specialist, CID/CID

3:45

• Tatiana Schorr, Unit Chief Amazon Region, CSD/ACU
• Marta Ruiz, Economics Principal Advisor, CID/CID
• Ian Mills, Coordinator, ONE Caribbean, CCB /CCB
• Arturo Galindo, Economics Principal Advisor, CSC/CSC
• Emmanuel Abuelafia, Operations Lead Specialist, CAN/CAN

Present VPC regional programs and their priorities in terms of knowledge and discuss how VPC economists can contribute to these priorities (Amazonia Forever - América en el Centro - One Caribbean - Rutas de Integración).

Coffee break

1:15

2:15

Speakers:

• David Rosenblatt, Economics PRINCIPAL Advisor, CCB /CCB
• Norman Loayza, Director of the Global Indicators Group at the World Bank

Moderator:

• TBD

Discuss the effectiveness of public policies that drive sustainable economic growth focusing on the findings of the recently released Business Ready report and ongoing World Bank Enterprise Surveys (WBES).

Speakers:

• Lucía Martín, Economics Lead Specialist, CID/CID
• Javier Beverinotti, Economics Lead Specialist, CAN/CPE
• Leandro Andrian, Economics Lead Specialist, CAN/CAN
• Nathalie Alvarado, Principal Technical Leader IFD/ICS

Moderator:

• Osmel Manzano, Economics Principal Advisor, CAN/CAN

8:30

Breakfast

Present the HUELLA initiative, and to discuss with SDV innovative new data for measuring impact and the role of country economists in evaluating our work.

Ice breaker

1:00

3:00

Speakers:

• Laura Giles, Economics Sr Specialist, CAN/CCO
• Jose Luiz Rossi, Economics Sr Specialist, CSC/CBR
• Wladimir Zanoni Lopez, Economics Sr Specialist, CAN/CEC

Moderator:

• Priscilla Gutiérrez, Economics Lead Specialist, VPC/VPC

This session's objective is to discuss the scope and content of new country strategies and CDIs and share lessons from pilots taking place. The session will also discuss the new approach to private sector diagnostics in CDIs.

4:00

Wrap up and knowledge perspectives for 2025: REAS + Nadia

Considering what we have reviewed in recent days, how can we address the pre-identified challenges? What opportunities do we have?

Inclusive economic growth amid vulnerable and insecure contexts / FCCV

AI-Powered Tools for Country Economists: Aurora, Co-Pilot, and Beyond

Innovative Ways to Measure the Impact of IDB interventions

Fair-style session to showcase Regional Programs and FCCV

Fostering private sector growth in an evolving landscape

New Country Strategies and CDI’s

9:00-9:45

IDB Invest+: The Next Chapter

• James Scriven, CEO, IDB Invest (Opening Remarks)
• Marina Pol, Managing Director, Strategy and Knowledge Division

10:15-10:45

IDB Invest+ : How do We Ensure Our Financial Sustainability?

• Orlando Ferreira, Chief Finance and Administration Officer, IDB Invest

Coffee Break

IDB Invest+: Value Proposition

• Marisela Alvarenga, Chief Investment Officer a.i., IDB Invest

View the agendafor September 20th

11:30-12:00

IDB Invest+: Revised Approach for Impact

• Gabriel Azevedo, Chief Strategy Officer a.i., IDB Invest

12:00-12:30

IDB Invest+: Adjusting Our Risk Appetite and Analysis Capacity

• Rachel Robboy, Chief Risk Officer, IDB Invest

11:00-11:30

10:45-11:00

Presenters:

Topic:

FRIDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER

Lunch

12:30-1:15

1:15-2:15

IDB Lab: The Innovation and Venture Capital Arm of the IDB Group

• What is IDB Lab?
• IDB Lab+

• New business model and architecture• Enhanced operating model: evolution at the center of innovation

2:15-3:00

The Boards of Directors and Our People Strategy

• Beatriz López-Galvis, General Manager, Human Resources Department

• How HR creates value for the IDB Group
• IDB Strategy+ and the People Strategy
• Five Key People Reforms
• The Role of the Boards in HR matters

Closing

4:45

FRIDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER

• New business model (impact aspirations, levers)
• Public-private synergies
• Fit-for-purpose organization

9:45-10:15

IDB Invest+: Evolution of our Governance

• Rosemary Jeronimides, General Counsel, IDB Invest

3:00-3:15

Office of Evaluation and Oversight (OVE): An Inside View of What OVE Does and How it Works

• Marialisa Motta, Director, Office of Evaluation and Oversight (OVE/OVE)

• OVE’s objectives and role
• OVE’s core products and processes to conduct evaluation work
• Findings of OVE’s work

Coffee break

3:15-4:00

4:00-4:45

Presentation of the Executive Auditor

• Alan Kato, IDB Group Executive Auditor

• Why do we have an internal audit function at the IDB?
• Main challenges and opportunities in the future

• Marcelo Cabrol, Chief, Scalability, Knowledge and Impact, IDB Lab (LAB/STI)

9:00-9:05

Welcoming remarks

Gerardo Corrochano, Secretary

9:05-10:00

Opening panel: IDB Group

Alexandre Meira da Rosa, General Manager, Office of Strategic Planning and Development Effectiveness (SPD/SPD)Gabriel Azevedo, Chief Strategy Officer a.i., IDB InvestIrene Arias, CEO, IDB LabGerardo Corrochano, Secretary

10:00-11:00

IDB Strategy+ and Reforms

Alexandre Meira da Rosa, General Manager, Office of Strategic Planning and Development Effectiveness (SPD/SPD)

• Main concepts
• Reforms and next steps

Coffee Break

Key Financial aspects of the IDB

Gustavo De Rosa, Vice President for Finance and Administration a.i., Chief Financial Officer and General Manager of the Finance Department

• Introduction to IDB financials
• Financial reporting process
• Financial planning & LTFP cycle
• Budget cycle

1:15-2:15

IDB Strategy+: New Country Strategies and Programming

Anabel González, Vice President for Countries (VPC/VPC)

• How will the New Country Strategies promote strategic selectivity and impact
• New additional features
• Timeline
• Programming cycle

2:15-3:15

A New Sectoral Strategic Framework

Ana María Ibañez, Vice President for Sectors and Knowledge (VPS/VPS)

• Approach Documents
• Thematic Framework Documents
• Cross-sectoral Action Plans

11:15-12:15

11:00-11:15

FRIDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER

FRIDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER

Lunch Presentation by EY on Board Members Fiduciary Responsibilities

12:15-1:15

Coffee Break

3:15-3:30

3:30-4:15

Main risk considerations at the IDB

Søren Elbech, Chief Risk Officer, Office of Risk Management (RMG/RMG)

• Risk management model at IDB
• Roles and responsibilities - How the Board’s Committees are involved
• Financial and non-financial risks across IDB’s Portfolio
• Priority areas and the way forward for risk management at IDB

4:15-5:00

MICI’s Contribution to the IDB Group’s Mission

Andrea Repetto, Director, Independent Consultation and Investigation Mechanism (MEC/MEC)

• Introduction of MICI and strategic vision
• MICI by the numbers and its impact

Closing

5:00

9:00-9:45

IDB Invest+: The Next Chapter

• New business model (impact aspirations, levers)
• Public-private synergies
• Fit-for-purpose organization

James Scriven, CEO, IDB Invest

9:45-10:15

IDB Invest+: Evolution of our Governance

Rosemary Jeronimides, General Counsel, IDB Invest

Coffee Break

Key Financial aspects of the IDB

Gustavo De Rosa, Vice President for Finance and Administration a.i., Chief Financial Officer and General Manager of the Finance Department

• Introduction to IDB financials
• Financial reporting process
• Financial planning & LTFP cycle
• Budget cycle

1:15-2:15

IDB Strategy+: New Country Strategies and Programming

Anabel González, Vice President for Countries (VPC/VPC)

• How will the New Country Strategies promote strategic selectivity and impact
• New additional features
• Timeline
• Programming cycle

2:15-3:15

A New Sectoral Strategic Framework

Ana María Ibañez, Vice President for Sectors and Knowledge (VPS/VPS)

• Approach Documents
• Thematic Framework Documents
• Cross-sectoral Action Plans

11:15-12:15

10:45-11:00

FRIDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER

Lunch Presentation by EY on Board Members Fiduciary Responsibilities

12:15-1:15

Coffee Break

3:15-3:30

3:30-4:15

Main risk considerations at the IDB

Søren Elbech, Chief Risk Officer, Office of Risk Management (RMG/RMG)

• Risk management model at IDB
• Roles and responsibilities - How the Board’s Committees are involved
• Financial and non-financial risks across IDB’s Portfolio
• Priority areas and the way forward for risk management at IDB

4:15-5:00

MICI’s Contribution to the IDB Group’s Mission

Andrea Repetto, Director, Independent Consultation and Investigation Mechanism (MEC/MEC)

• Introduction of MICI and strategic vision
• MICI by the numbers and its impact

Closing

5:00

10:15-10:45

IDB Invest+: Capitalization, Risk Qualification, and Budget Management Processes

Orlando Ferreira, Chief Finance and Administration Officer, IDB Invest

2:00 - 2:15

Welcome and Opening: IDB Group

• Gerardo Corrochano, Secretary
• Susana Sitja, Deputy Secretary

• Structure of the IDB Group and governing bodies
• The role of the Office of the Secretary (SEC)
• SEC organigram

2:15 - 2:45

Introduction: Office of the Secretary Team

• Margarita Orozco, Section Chief SEC/STB
• Hernan Costa, Section Chief SEC/ISD
• Carlos Irigaray, Section Chief SEC/EPM
• Marcelo Cerna, Section Chief SEC/ATI

• Brief presentation of each Section Chief on their team’s core responsibilities

2:45 - 3:05

Document Distribution

• Zoraida Verkaik, Sr. Specialist SEC/TRD

• Procedures for distribution for IDB, IDB Invest and MIF
• Covers: relevant information
• Translation services

3:05 - 3:25

Access to Information Policy

• Marcelo Cerna, Section Chief SEC/ATI

• Most relevant aspects of the new policy
• Frequently asked questions: Access to information

Coffee Break

Information Systems

• Hernan Costa, Section Chief SEC/ISD
• Siobhan Sosa, Senior Specialist SEC/ITE

• SEC website
• Main types of access
• Governors extranet

4:15 - 5:00

Conversation with Management

• Jordan Schwartz, Executive Vice President IDB
• Alexandre Meira da Rosa, General Manager, Office of Strategic Planning and Development Effectiveness IDB

• IDBImpact+: IDBStrategy+, IDBInvest+, IBDLab+

5:00 - 6:00

Open Session with the SEC Team for questions - Light reception

• Gerardo Corrochano, Secretary
• Susana Sitja, Deputy Secretary
• SEC team Section Chiefs

• Open session for questions to the SEC team.

3:45 - 4:15

3:25 - 3:45

• Javier Bartoli, Section Chief SEC/PRO
• Zoraida Verkaik, Sr. Specialist SEC/TRD
• Interpretation Representative SEC/INP

• James Scriven, General Manager, IDB Invest
• Irene Arias, General Manager, IDB Lab

Presenters:

Topic: