Oscar Valencia

Oscar Valencia is a seasoned professional in economics and fiscal management, currently serving as Principal Fiscal Specialist in the Fiscal Management Division and Lead Specialist in Financial Management and Markets at the Inter-American Development Bank since April 2019. Prior to this role, Oscar was the General Director of Macroeconomic Policy at the Ministerio de Hacienda y Crédito Público from December 2017 to March 2019 and worked as a Researcher at Banco de la República in Colombia from August 2013 to November 2017. Oscar's academic credentials include a PhD in Economics with a focus on Macroeconomics, as well as several advanced degrees from Toulouse School of Economics and Universidad Nacional de Colombia, showcasing a strong foundation in quantitative and mathematical economics.