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Inter-American Policy Analysis Group (IPAG)
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IPAG is the MSEG’s advisory body and think tank. IPAG is comprised of a diverse group of Canadian and international consultants specialised in a range of economic sectors. The IPAG advisor’s background diversity, experiences, and points of view contribute to a better-informed public debate, analysis and knowledge exchange to find creative solutions to complex global challenges.
IPAG ‘s role is also to foster knowledge exchange. We identify best practices and the latest academic research and policy which would be applicable on different contexts in Canada and other countries in the Americas region.
Meet our Senior IPAG Associates
Eduardo Vides
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(CHAIR)
Ottawa, Ontario
Eduardo has extensive experience in social determinant of Health policy and managing social and public health projects for government and non-government organizations.
Martha Ligia Vides
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Bogota, Colombia
Economist. Masters Degree on Regulation of electric energy, hydrocarbons, public lighting, renewable energy, domestic and public utilities and mining.
Luisa Isidro
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Winnipeg, Manitoba
B.A. in Political Science, M.A. in Cultural Studies, with wide experience on indigenous studies in Colombia and Canada, armed conflict in Colombia, Transitional Justice and peace and conflict studies.
Alexandra Arias Alvarado​
San José, Costa Rica
Industrial Engineering in Costa Rica with a Master's Degree in Energy and Development.
Juan David Mora​
Colombia / Germany
Environmental Engineer with an MBA in Environmental Sustainability.
He has a wide trajectory in the public sector in the development of public policies and regulations.
Ricardo Batista
Ottawa, Canada
MD. with a Master degree in Epidemiology and a Doctoral degree in Population Health. Ricardo has extensive experience in primary health care services, and in epidemiological services.