Augusto de la Torre
Augusto de la Torre is an esteemed economist and former chief economist for the World Bank in Latin America and the Caribbean. He has played a pivotal role in economic policy discussions in Ecuador, particularly concerning social security and pension systems. His expertise has been called upon to address the financial sustainability of the Ecuadorian Social Security Institute (IESS), where he has contributed to reports analyzing the challenges facing the pension fund amidst a growing crisis. De la Torre's insights are crucial in shaping dialogues on necessary reforms to ensure the long-term viability of social security in Ecuador.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | 3 | 6.67 | 0.27% | +10% | 17,643,060 | 52,030 | $108,000 | 318$ |
| Totals | 3 | 17,643,060 | 52,030 | $108,000 | 318$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Ecuador:
Augusto de la Torre commented on the potential benefits of the bond repurchase for Ecuador.
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Ecuador:
Augusto de la Torre mentioned that if the bond buyback goes well, Ecuador could start to depend less on multilateral institutions.
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Ecuador:
Augusto de la Torre analyzes the context surrounding Ecuador's bet to return to international markets through the repurchase of bonds.
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Ecuador:
Augusto de la Torre presided over the Interinstitutional Commission that presented a report on the IESS pension fund.
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