Author Bio
Rodrigo Navas
Rodrigo is the Director of the Corporate Clients team for Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean at IDB Invest, responsible for developing strategies, business plans, client management, and structuring transactions for this region. His professional career in international finance spans more than 25 years in financial institutions in the local, regional, global, and multilateral banking sectors in Costa Rica. During his 20 years with the IDB Group, he has structured multiple transactions in most countries in the region and across different economic sectors, including the Manufacturing Unit, which he led for nearly 8 years. His experience includes developing lending and capital markets operations, as well as equity investments. Rodrigo holds a bachelor's degree from Fidelitas University and a master's degree from FUNDEPOS University, both in Business Administration with an emphasis on Finance and Banking.
Posts by Rodrigo Navas
Latin America and the Caribbean at the forefront of energy and technological progress
The region is rich in essential minerals and has the potential to develop its value chains. Countries must overcome several challenges to take advantage of these resources and their benefits. This requires transparency, governance, and attracting private investment.
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.
Science Dyes in Green Honduras' Textile Industry
A leading company in the sector adopted a decarbonization strategy to reduce its emissions and demonstrate that sustainability and profitability can go hand in hand.
Respect the Environment, Protect People, and Improve Quality of Life: How To Build Green Houses
Developing sustainable and affordable housing for the most vulnerable populations is a major challenge in a changing global context that requires buildings and infrastructure to incorporate climate change mitigation and adaptation measures.
Manufacturing 4.0: Digital Transformation as a Catalyst to Accelerate Development
Contributing 15.7% to the regional GDP, the manufacturing sector is a fundamental driver for the economies of Latin America and the Caribbean countries. New technologies are radically changing the way of production and becoming critical factors for the sector's competitiveness and resilience in the current market context.
How to Promote the Digital Transformation of Manufacturing in Latin America and the Caribbean
The digital transformation of the manufacturing sector in Latin America and the Caribbean is key to more sustainable economic development and higher productivity and inclusion in the global economy. A study conducted by IDB Invest with 35 local companies helps us understand where we are and where we want to go.