Verónica Frisancho

Verónica Frisancho is the Knowledge Manager at the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF). In a recent report presentation, she highlighted the alarming statistics that one in three Latin Americans lives in poverty, despite a 42% increase in per capita GDP since 2000. Frisancho emphasized the challenges facing the region, including a decline in productivity and the need for sustainable development that balances economic prosperity, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability. Her insights suggest a focus on strategic sectors like agritech and biotechnology to improve the region's economic prospects.