Who will take over, under contract, the direction of the Carf, after the resignation of Andrés Velasco

In order to continue monitoring and reviewing economic decisions in Colombia and not slow down after the departure of Andrés Velasco, the Autonomous Committee of Fiscal Rule announced this Friday, August 9 who will be its acting director, while the new head is appointed.

The expert members of the Committee appointed Dr. Johanna Maricela López Velandia, current Senior Advisor, as Director and Technical Secretary of the Autonomous Committee of the Fiscal Rule as responsible, starting August 12, 2024.

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“Dr. López Velandia is an economist from the National University of Colombia and holds a Master’s degree in public policy from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. She has 14 years of experience in public policy analysis and formulation, specializing in fiscal policy and public financial management,” they said.

According to CARF, this expert has also served as Deputy Director of Fiscal Analysis at the District Treasury Secretariat, Deputy Director of Decentralization and Strengthening.

Likewise, his resume highlights positions such as prosecutor. in the National Planning Department – DNP, Consultant for the Fiscal and Municipal Management Division and for the Representation in Colombia of the Inter-American Development Bank – IDB and as a Specialized Professional in Public Finance at the Bank of the Republic.

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“She is currently a Senior Advisor, a role she has held since its creation (2022). The expert members and technical team of Carf wish Dr. López success in her work until the arrival of the person who will occupy the Directorate,” they concluded.

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These changes seek to avoid trauma with the transition that will be generated after the resignation of Andrés Velasco (who will now be the president of Asofondos) and while a search is made and a decision is made Who will be the new director of this organization, which will change its head for the first time since its creation?

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