PUBLICATIONS
THE DILEMMA OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM IN SRI LANKA
The tourism industry is growing and growing and its importance for the economies of many countries is very important. However, it must be done taking care of the environment and the culture in order to be sustainable. Sri Lanka needs to decide what tourism model wants to develop... (published by ESglobal, 11/06/2018)
CAPABLE AND DIVERSE: THE SPANISH ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY
Hausmann and Hidalgo developed the theory of economic complexity. Analyzing the Spanish case we have observed that it is lagging behind globally. We explain here why (Article published by Agenda Pública, 28/05/2018)
BEST PRACTICES FOR AN IMPACT EVALUATION
After having done an Impact Evaluation, I dared to write some reflections that I acquired during the process. This could be my humble Decalogue of lessons learned and best practices for an Impact Evaluation
BLOCKCHAIN: TRANSFORMING THE FUTURE FABRIC OF THE SOCIAL SECTOR
What is blockchain? Is it only useful to create cripto currencies like Bitcoin? Can this new and innovative technology be applied for social innovation or international cooperation? (Published by El País and the IE School of International Relations, 22/02/2018)
THE GOVERNMENTS CAPABILITIES AND THEIR COMMON TRAPS
Do government have the capabilities needed to implement public policies? What are the most common capability traps? (article published by Agenda Pública, 06/02/2018)
THE BIKE AND THE CITY
A personal story about the use of the bicycle as a mobility vehicle in the city
AID AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
What are the recent trends in International Development? What are the current mechanisms to improve aid efficiency? I am an adjunct professor of international development and social entrepreneurship at IE University and I provide conferences on different issues about International Development.
ECOSYSTEMS OF INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
What is an innovation ecosystem? What are the models and best practices? Why do we talk now about Innovation and cities? How can we strengthen local innovation ecosystems to foster economic development?
MENTORSHIP, EDUCATION AND BRAIN CIRCULATION
Mentorship programs are becoming very important due to the global talent mobility and the professional and personal opportunities that have been generated. How does a mentorship network look like? How can you create one? What are their socio-economic impacts in the society?
RESILIENCE, HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS AND DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT
During eight years I have been working with United Nations and government of developing countries strengthening the resilience of local communities and societies, improving their humanitarian response and increasing the capacity to reduce disaster risks.
PHOTOGRAPHY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
What are the guidelines to follow when we present photographies from humanitarian situations? Would you like to see examples and different guidelines to show better images from developing countries?
LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZING
Do you want to experience situations where you can improve your leadership skills? Do you want to lead in environments where you are in a position of authority? Would you also learn how to lead in positions without authority?
ECUADOR “A LOOK AT DISASTER RISK”
A photo book that describes how to manage disaster risks in Ecuador, and shows with pictures and text the different aspects of the disaster risk management cycle (prevention and mitigation, preparation, response, recovery and rehabilitation)
MATTAPAN, THE POWER OF COMMUNITY
Mattapan is a neighborhood in the south of Boston with a population of 36,480 with a very ethnically and culturally diverse black/African American community (74%). The richness of that diversity is sometimes clouded by the risks of segregation, in contradiction with Boston´s values of inclusiveness and integration. That lack of opportunities has turned the neighborhood into an older community with a stigma of crime and unsafety. However, community organizations fight to change it and transform the neighborhood.
A PORTRAIT BOOK OF HARVARD UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
How do future leaders in international development look like? What does it mean to be a Harvard student? The MPA/ID program at Harvard Kennedy School gather some of the world’s smartest and most talented development practitioners but they are all complex human beings subject to normal human vulnerabilities, emotions and feelings.
ETIOPÍA “KES BE KES”
"Ethiopia, Kes be Kes" is a photography book about Ethiopia. Kes be Kes in an Ethiopian expression that means "little by little" or "step by step"
ECUADOR “PORTRAIT OF A COUNTRY”
The photography book "Ecuador: portrait of a country" shows the nature, the society and the culture of Ecuador. It pretends to be a tribute to a unique country.
PIANO
Since I was a child I was lucky to study Piano with Diego Fernández Magdaleno (premio nacional de música) and to receive advice from Luis García Vegas, Sergei Yerokhin y Guillermo González. I enjoy playing classical music from Spanish composers like Isaac Albeniz, Manuel de Falla or Joaquín Turina.
SCOUTS
The scouts are a great school for youth where you can learn about nature, leadership, friendship, inclusion and civic engagement. I have been part of the Scout group "Cruz del Sur" during more than 15 years, being a youth instructor during the last five.
JUMPING PICTURES
DO YOU THINK THAT FLYING IS NOT POSSIBLE? BELIEVE IN YOUR DREAMS! Check this amazing blog about jumping pictures. It was founded during my adolescence, look at it with those eyes 😉
THE DILEMMA OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM IN SRI LANKA
The tourism industry is growing and growing and its importance for the economies of many countries is very important. However, it must be done taking care of the environment and the culture in order to be sustainable. Sri Lanka needs to decide what tourism model wants to develop... (published by ESglobal, 11/06/2018)
CAPABLE AND DIVERSE: THE SPANISH ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY
Hausmann and Hidalgo developed the theory of economic complexity. Analyzing the Spanish case we have observed that it is lagging behind globally. We explain here why (Article published by Agenda Pública, 28/05/2018)
BEST PRACTICES FOR AN IMPACT EVALUATION
After having done an Impact Evaluation, I dared to write some reflections that I acquired during the process. This could be my humble Decalogue of lessons learned and best practices for an Impact Evaluation
BLOCKCHAIN: TRANSFORMING THE FUTURE FABRIC OF THE SOCIAL SECTOR
What is blockchain? Is it only useful to create cripto currencies like Bitcoin? Can this new and innovative technology be applied for social innovation or international cooperation? (Published by El País and the IE School of International Relations, 22/02/2018)
THE GOVERNMENTS CAPABILITIES AND THEIR COMMON TRAPS
Do government have the capabilities needed to implement public policies? What are the most common capability traps? (article published by Agenda Pública, 06/02/2018)
THE BIKE AND THE CITY
A personal story about the use of the bicycle as a mobility vehicle in the city
AID AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
What are the recent trends in International Development? What are the current mechanisms to improve aid efficiency? I am an adjunct professor of international development and social entrepreneurship at IE University and I provide conferences on different issues about International Development.
ECOSYSTEMS OF INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
What is an innovation ecosystem? What are the models and best practices? Why do we talk now about Innovation and cities? How can we strengthen local innovation ecosystems to foster economic development?
MENTORSHIP, EDUCATION AND BRAIN CIRCULATION
Mentorship programs are becoming very important due to the global talent mobility and the professional and personal opportunities that have been generated. How does a mentorship network look like? How can you create one? What are their socio-economic impacts in the society?
RESILIENCE, HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS AND DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT
During eight years I have been working with United Nations and government of developing countries strengthening the resilience of local communities and societies, improving their humanitarian response and increasing the capacity to reduce disaster risks.
PHOTOGRAPHY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
What are the guidelines to follow when we present photographies from humanitarian situations? Would you like to see examples and different guidelines to show better images from developing countries?
LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZING
Do you want to experience situations where you can improve your leadership skills? Do you want to lead in environments where you are in a position of authority? Would you also learn how to lead in positions without authority?
ECUADOR “A LOOK AT DISASTER RISK”
A photo book that describes how to manage disaster risks in Ecuador, and shows with pictures and text the different aspects of the disaster risk management cycle (prevention and mitigation, preparation, response, recovery and rehabilitation)
MATTAPAN, THE POWER OF COMMUNITY
Mattapan is a neighborhood in the south of Boston with a population of 36,480 with a very ethnically and culturally diverse black/African American community (74%). The richness of that diversity is sometimes clouded by the risks of segregation, in contradiction with Boston´s values of inclusiveness and integration. That lack of opportunities has turned the neighborhood into an older community with a stigma of crime and unsafety. However, community organizations fight to change it and transform the neighborhood.
A PORTRAIT BOOK OF HARVARD UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
How do future leaders in international development look like? What does it mean to be a Harvard student? The MPA/ID program at Harvard Kennedy School gather some of the world’s smartest and most talented development practitioners but they are all complex human beings subject to normal human vulnerabilities, emotions and feelings.
ETIOPÍA “KES BE KES”
"Ethiopia, Kes be Kes" is a photography book about Ethiopia. Kes be Kes in an Ethiopian expression that means "little by little" or "step by step"
ECUADOR “PORTRAIT OF A COUNTRY”
The photography book "Ecuador: portrait of a country" shows the nature, the society and the culture of Ecuador. It pretends to be a tribute to a unique country.
PIANO
Since I was a child I was lucky to study Piano with Diego Fernández Magdaleno (premio nacional de música) and to receive advice from Luis García Vegas, Sergei Yerokhin y Guillermo González. I enjoy playing classical music from Spanish composers like Isaac Albeniz, Manuel de Falla or Joaquín Turina.
SCOUTS
The scouts are a great school for youth where you can learn about nature, leadership, friendship, inclusion and civic engagement. I have been part of the Scout group "Cruz del Sur" during more than 15 years, being a youth instructor during the last five.
JUMPING PICTURES
DO YOU THINK THAT FLYING IS NOT POSSIBLE? BELIEVE IN YOUR DREAMS! Check this amazing blog about jumping pictures. It was founded during my adolescence, look at it with those eyes 😉