Author Bio
Pilar Carvajo Lucena
Pilar is an Investment Management Officer, Blended Finance Team at IDB
Invest, which she joined in 2017. She provides
support to the origination and structuring processes
of the concessional tranche of investments in the
energy, agribusiness, manufacturing and financial
services sectors, especially in Central America and
the Caribbean. She is also responsible for managing
the relationship with donors, including fundraising
and project portfolio monitoring.
Before joining the IDB Group, she worked at Acción
Global Investments, where she participated in the
origination and structuring of equity investments in
financial institutions in Asia and Latin America. She
previously worked at Deloitte providing advice to
infrastructure and renewable energy clients, among
other sectors, and managing their financial risks. She
has more than five years of experience in the
management of financial and equity investment risks
in emerging markets.
Pilar earned a master’s degree in business
administration (MBA) from the MIT Sloan School of
Management in Cambridge, MA (USA) and a
professional degree in law and business
administration from Universidad Pablo de Olavide in
Seville (Spain).
Posts by Pilar Carvajo Lucena
Addressing Climate Change while Building Resilience in Agriculture
The dual need for adaptation and mitigation investments requires an innovative approach. Blended finance and advisory services can offer a fresh start.
Climate Shareholders: Corporate Climate Action using Blended Finance in Equity Investments
Blended finance in equity investments can not only offer preferred returns to commercial investors, making deals in developing markets more attractive for them, but also bring to the decision-making table corporate climate action as a priority for companies of all sizes.
Regenerative Agriculture Offers Fresh Solutions for Latin America & the Caribbean
Regenerative agriculture aims to catalyze ecological restoration, going beyond sustainable. It comprises holistic management that fosters soil regeneration, increased productivity and biological diversity, animal welfare, as well as farm and community economics. Blended finance resources and advisory services are key to catalyze innovative regenerative business models.