Claudia Wong Palacios

Claudia Wong Palacios is a versatile professional with extensive experience in development administration and public policy. Currently serving as the Country Programme Coordinator at the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) since February 2023, Claudia oversees portfolios in Bolivia, Colombia, and Paraguay. Previous roles include consulting for USAID's PREVENIR project and supervising final evaluations for the Puentes project at IFAD. Claudia's background includes significant positions at the Presidency of the Council of Ministers in Peru, where responsibilities encompassed regional coordination and decentralization advisory roles. With advanced degrees in Development Administration and Planning from UCL and Public Administration from Syracuse University, Claudia brings a robust academic foundation to her work, complemented by research experience in gender legislation and the impact of NGOs in developing countries.