About
César Buenadicha serves as Chief of the Ecosystem Building and Acceleration Division at the Inter-American Development Bank. He has more than 20 years of experience in programs focused on digital innovation, impact investing, public policy, entrepreneurship, private sector development, and innovative finance. He holds a PhD in Economics along with additional advanced credentials in economics and law.
Experience
- Inter-American Development BankChief Ecosystem Building and Acceleration Divisioncurrent2024 — presentUnited States
- Inter-American Development BankChief Discovery Officer2019 — 2024Washington D.C. Metro Area
- Inter-American Development BankDigital innovation advisor to the Social Sector Manager2018 — 2019Washington D.C. Metro Area
- Inter-American Development BankLead Project Specialist in Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship2008 — 2018Washington
- SNVAdvisor in Local Economic Development and Governance2005 — 2008Bolivia
- Fundación CODESPADirector for Central America2000 — 2005Honduras
- Fundación CODESPAEl Salvador Country Coordinator1999 — 2000El Salvador
- Clifford Chance LLPLawyer1996 — 1999Madrid Area, Spain
Education
- Comillas Pontifical UniversityICADE E-3 / Licenciado en Economía, Business/Managerial Economics1990 — 1996
- Comillas Pontifical UniversityICADE E-3 / Licenciado en Derecho, Law1990 — 1995
- Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia - U.N.E.D.Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Economics2008 — 2013
Skills & more
International Development14NGOs7International Relations3Project Finance2Project Management2Economic Development10Program Evaluation2Risk Management2Nonprofits3Policy Analysis2Program Management9Project Planning2
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EconomicsBusiness StrategyPublic PolicyCorporate Social ResponsibilityCapacity BuildingSpanishGovernanceStrategyStrategic PlanningLatin AmericaFrom César's professional profile.
Colleagues at IDB Lab
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Also attended Comillas Pontifical University8
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Shared employers
Also worked at Inter-American Development Bank24
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Also worked at Clifford Chance LLP34
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