Our focus is on Smart Spending - a research initiative aimed at generating knowledge to help Latin American and Caribbean countries achieve greater equality through effective school financing. In addition to our research efforts, we also provide direct support to policies and programs in various countries, drawing upon our extensive experience in this field. Our ultimate goal is to empower nations to make informed financial decisions that benefit all students, regardless of their socio-economic background.
Conduct cost studies to justify funding needs and support informed budget decisions.
Use transparent, evidence-based formulas to allocate resources fairly, targeting those most in need.
Simplify processes and train staff to ensure timely, effective use of funds.



A conversation led by:
- Carola Fuentes, Journalist and CEO of La Ventana Cine
Guests:
- Martín Benavides, Minister of Education of Per
- Monserrat Creamer, Minister of Education of Ecuador
With the participation of:
- Gregory Elacqua, Principal Economist, Education Division, ID¨
- Carolina Méndez, Education Specialist, Office of Peru, IDB
A conversation led by:
- Carola Fuentes, Journalist and CEO of La Ventana Cine
Guests:
- Martín Benavides, Minister of Education of Per
- Monserrat Creamer, Minister of Education of Ecuador
With the participation of:
- Gregory Elacqua, Principal Economist, Education Division, ID¨
- Carolina Méndez, Education Specialist, Office of Peru, IDB
A conversation led by:
- Carola Fuentes, Journalist and CEO of La Ventana Cine
Guests:
- Martín Benavides, Minister of Education of Per
- Monserrat Creamer, Minister of Education of Ecuador
With the participation of:
- Gregory Elacqua, Principal Economist, Education Division, ID¨
- Carolina Méndez, Education Specialist, Office of Peru, IDB

A conversation led by:
- Carola Fuentes, Journalist and CEO of La Ventana Cine
Guests:
- Christopher Neilson, Assistant Professor of Economics and Public Affairs, Princeton Universit´
- Hugo Ñopo, Principal Researcher, Grupo de Análisis para el Desarrollo (GRADE), Peru
With the participation of:
- Luana Marotta, Consultant, Education Division, ID¨
- Alonso Roman, Consultant, Education Division, ID

A conversation led by:
- Carola Fuentes, Journalist and CEO of La Ventana Cine
Guests:
- Nicolas Ajzenman, Assistant Professor of Economics, São Paulo School of Economics (FGVB)
- Susanna Loeb, Professor of Education and Director, Annenberg Institute, University of Brown
With the participation of:
Gregory Elacqua, Principal Economist, Education Division, ID¨Carolina Méndez, Education Specialist, Office of Peru, ID