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The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) announced the appointment of Nathalie Alvarado Vega as its new representative in the Dominican Republic. Alvarado assumed the position on September 1st.
Alvarado, of Colombian nationality, has more than 25 years of experience in Latin America and the Caribbean in institutional strengthening, especially in citizen security and justice. A lawyer from the University of Lausanne and with a master's degree in Economic Integration Law from the Free University of Brussels, she has led innovative strategies, programs and development projects in the region, standing out for her ability to mobilize resources and articulate alliances.
In his new role, Alvarado will be responsible for the implementation of the IDB Group's strategy in the Dominican Republic for the period 2025-2028. This strategy seeks to support the country's development priorities through actions that strengthen human capital, boost the growth of the private sector, and improve the efficiency and resilience of the public sector.
Alvarado replaced Katharina Falkner-Olmedo, who, after being IDB representative in the Dominican Republic for almost 4 years, will take on a new role as IDB representative in Chile.
About the IDB Group
The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) is the main source of financing and knowledge to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. It is composed of the IDB, which works with the public sector in the region and also promotes the private sector; IDB Invest, which directly supports private companies and projects; and IDB Lab, which promotes entrepreneurial innovation.
