Luciana Botafogo
Biography
Luciana Botafogo is the Executive President of FONPLATA – Development Bank, appointed for a five-year term in April 2023, having served as interim Executive President since September 2022. As the first woman to hold this position, she leads the institution's modernization agenda. With over 25 years of experience in Latin America and the Caribbean, Botafogo specializes in economic and social development projects, emphasizing innovation, competitiveness, economic integration, and sustainability. Her extensive career includes roles as Operations and Countries Manager at FONPLATA (2018-2022), sector specialist at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) (2006-2018), and International Advisor to the Presidency of SEBRAE Nacional. She holds a BA from the University of Maryland, an MBA from George Washington University, and a postgraduate degree from Fundação Dom Cabral.
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FONPLATA
FONPLATA is a multilateral Development Bank established in 1974, supporting integration and sustainable development in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Headquartered in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, it finances medium and small-scale projects for public and private sectors, focusing on reducing disparities through infrastructure, connectivity, and development projects in rural/border areas.