Sebastian Restrepo Rodriguez

Sebastian Restrepo Rodriguez likes to solve complex problems. His research interests are regional development and peacebuilding, focusing on the Global South, especially Latin America. Specifically, he is interested in generating development (social, environmental, and economic) in conflict or post-conflict regions from both a top-down and a bottom-up approach. In his research, he seeks to link the generation of policies and programs with funding sources. He has more than 15 years of experience designing and implementing regional development programs. In his last position at the National Department of Development in Colombia, he coordinated the execution of loan contracts with the World Bank, IDB, and the Government of the United Kingdom for the implementation of the multipurpose cadastre public policy to consolidate legal security in land tenure, contribute to fiscal strengthening, territorial development, and environmental sustainability. Restrepo Rodriguez holds a master’s degree in Public Policy, a master’s degree in Engineering, a professional specialization in Project Management, and a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering.