Ángela María Penagos

Ángela María Penagos is a prominent figure in regional economic development, currently serving as the head of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) office in Bogotá. She has been instrumental in addressing the economic challenges faced by Caribbean nations, focusing on issues such as low growth, social mobility, and institutional capacity. In the context of the recent Semana del Gran Caribe, she highlighted the urgent need for greater regional cooperation and integration to confront these development traps.