Oscar M. Valencia
Economist / Principal Specialist in the Fiscal Management Division at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
If you've found your way here, it's likely because we share a common passion:
I am deeply committed to advancing sustainable development in emerging economies by applying rigorous analysis and data-driven strategies. My work focuses on tackling complex fiscal challenges and guiding the implementation of innovative solutions that promote long-term resilience and inclusive growth. As an economist, I’ve dedicated my career to shaping macroeconomic policies and ensuring fiscal sustainability, while addressing the unique needs of emerging economies through cutting-edge research and technology. My focus remains on delivering impactful solutions that drive meaningful, lasting progress.
Since 2019, I have led the development of a technological platform that provides advanced forecasting models, calibration of fiscal rules, and early warning systems. It is called FISLAC, and today it is a tool used by governments and policymakers to strengthen macro-fiscal policies.
Behind FISLAC, I lead an interdisciplinary team committed to promoting fiscal sustainability across the region.
I have witnessed firsthand how research and analysis can go beyond papers and evolve into practical tools for strengthening institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean.
For years, I have focused on fiscal policy and public debt in emerging economies, driven by a desire to not only share my knowledge, but to make a real impact.
Publishing short articles has given me the chance to share the key findings and highlights of my research in a very effective and accessible way.
Leveraging AI to Transform Macroeconomic and Fiscal Policymaking in Latin America and the Caribbean
May 8, 2024
By Oscar Valencia and Juan Camilo Díaz.
https://blogs.iadb.org/gestion-fiscal/en/ai-to-transform-macroeconomic-and-fiscal-policymaking/
Primer Año de FISLAC: Transformando la Sostenibilidad Fiscal en América Latina y el Caribe
February 20, 2024
By Emilio Pineda, Oscar Valencia, Juan Camilo Díaz, Matheo Arellano M and Carmen Montesinos Ibanez. https://blogs.iadb.org/gestion-fiscal/es/fislac-sostenibilidad-fiscal/
New Index Helps Governments Design Better Escape Clauses to Bridge Fiscal Rigidity with Crisis
Adaptability January 12, 2024
By Oscar Valencia, Carolina Ulloa Suárez and Jorge Guerra.
https://blogs.iadb.org/gestion-fiscal/en/new-index-escape-clauses/
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