Author Bio
Laura Giraldo
Laura has over 8 years of experience working in operations, strategy, and project management at IDB and the private sector. Prior to joining the Advisory Service Team as Gender, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer, she structured blended financed transactions that focused on increasing access to finance to women entrepreneurs in Latin America and the Caribbean. Prior to this, Laura worked at UberEATS as an Operations Specialist helping them optimize processes for the opening of new markets in the US. She has also worked for BID Lab in gender projects, and for the Grants Co-financing management unit at the IDB providing analysis and fund reporting to donors. She holds an MBA from IE Business School, and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Florida at Gainesville.
Posts by Laura Giraldo
Digital Innovation Expands Financing for Women-Led SMEs in Latin America and the Caribbean
Loans and disbursements approved in less than 24 hours, enabled by artificial intelligence, and early invoice payments powered by fintech solutions are transforming access to credit for MSMEs, especially those led by women.
Energy and Transport Infrastructure: Projects Driving Jobs and Transforming Communities
IDB Invest works to boost job creation through the private sector and ensure these opportunities reach areas with the potential to develop new productive sectors and generate formal employment. Financing energy and transport infrastructure projects in Latin America and the Caribbean has been crucial for creating quality jobs and increasing women's workforce participation.
Store Brands, a Unique Opportunity for MSMEs and Women's Businesses
Integrating these businesses into the supply chain benefits retailers, suppliers and consumers, while fostering economic growth, innovation and social inclusion.
How Can We Advance Gender Equality in the Private Sector? Financial Incentives May Help
There is no shortage of women with the leadership qualities needed to run a business or excel in the workplace. What’s often missing are the opportunities to do so. Performance-based financial incentives can help fill this gap by motivating companies to advance gender equality in their operations.
LGBTQ+ Inclusion in the Workplace: A Business Imperative for Latin American and the Caribbean
The inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community in the business environment is imperative to improve staff retention, employee satisfaction, and productivity.
Switching Lenses for Development: How to Use Gender-Lens Investment for Equality
Gender lens investment has great social impact, and a safe, sustainable long-term ROI, bringing about profitability while pushing for equality.