Dominican Republic and Mexico
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Erick Limas is the Executive Director for Mexico and Dominican Republic at the Inter-American Development Bank since July 1, 2025.
Erick is an expert in monetary economics, public finance, macroeconomic analysis, development banking, and ethical finance, with a distinctive interdisciplinary background spanning economics, mathematics, political science, and theology. Prior to joining the Board, he served as Coordinator of Interinstitutional Relations at Mexico’s Ministry of Finance and Public Credit, where he previously led the Development Banking Unit and served as Chief Advisor.
Erick holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Freie Universität Berlin, where his research focused on exchange rate dynamics. His academic journey also includes Master’s degrees in Political Science, Economics, and Contemporary Theology, reflecting a commitment to integrating technical rigor with ethical and humanistic perspectives.
He has taught and conducted research in Germany and Mexico, and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals on topics ranging from exchange rate modeling and monetary coordination to solidarity economy and political transitions. His work bridges theoretical innovation with practical policy insight, particularly in the areas of financial systems, development strategies, and ethical banking.
Erick is also a frequent contributor to interdisciplinary dialogues on economic justice, complexity theory, and the role of values in public policy.
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