Fernando Vargas

 

Fernando Vargas is a Senior Specialist in the IDB’s Competitiveness, Technology, and Innovation Division, based in Buenos Aires. He leads the IDB’s project portfolio in Argentina in the fields of science, technology, and innovation, and heads the regional initiatives in Artificial Intelligence, and Space Economy within his Division. He has extensive experience advising national agencies and multilateral organizations on the design of science, technology, and innovation policies. His research focuses on measuring and analyzing innovation and productivity in firms. Fernando holds a Master’s in Applied Economics from the University of Chile. He is currently a PhD candidate in Innovation, Economics, and Governance for Development at Maastricht University and the United Nations University (UNU-MERIT).