Biography
Professional background
Blanca Moreno-Dodson is an independent advisor in international economics, currently supporting international institutions and national governments on macroeconomic policy, public finance, and inclusive growth.
She brings over 30 years of experience at the highest level of global institutions, including the World Bank and the United Nations. She previously served as Director at the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and held several senior leadership roles at the World Bank, including Manager and Lead Economist in areas such as macroeconomics, trade, investment, and poverty reduction.
Throughout her career, she has led high-level policy dialogue and technical work in collaboration with institutions such as the IMF, OECD, and UN, and has worked extensively across Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
Her expertise includes fiscal policy, public expenditure management, tax reform, debt sustainability, and economic development strategies, with a strong focus on inclusive growth and poverty reduction. She has also led major global initiatives and flagship reports, contributing to international knowledge and policy frameworks.
Blanca is a regular speaker at international conferences and has taught in executive programs at leading institutions. She is widely published, with her work on development economics and public finance being highly cited.