Luisa Rivas

Luisa Rivas is a prominent executive at the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF), where she leads the Technical and Sectoral Analysis Directorate. Rivas is recognized for her insights on sustainable resource management, particularly in relation to Bolivia's vast critical mineral reserves, including lithium and rare earth elements. She advocates for an integrated sustainability approach that considers economic, social, and environmental impacts, emphasizing the need for local value chains, respect for human rights, and environmental protection in the exploitation of these resources.