Author Bio
Andres Felipe Caicedo
Andrés Caicedo is an investment expert in in the telecommunications and technology. He is an Investment Officer at IDB Invest, based in Mexico City. He has extensive experience in the origination, structuring, and portfolio management of debt and equity transactions in Latin America and the Caribbean. Before joining BID Invest, he served as an Investment Officer at the IFC (World Bank), focusing on the TMT, Manufacturing, and Funds sectors for the Andean region and Mexico. Andrés holds a degree in economics from Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá and an MBA from IE Business School.
Posts by Andres Felipe Caicedo
Digitalization for Inclusive, Efficient and Fair Healthcare
Adopting new technologies in the pharmaceutical and healthcare space can reduce the incidence of chronic diseases, facilitate the early detection of serious illnesses, and help promote healthy habits among the population.
Nine Transportation Challenges Technology Could Solve
Artificial intelligence, virtual reality, gamification... the digital revolution offers diverse options to tackle issues too common in Latin American and Caribbean cities: heavy traffic, road accidents, and even not having enough coins to pay for your ride.
Improving Telecommunications Drives GDP and Productivity
The rapid growth of telecommunications in Latin America and the Caribbean presents both an opportunity and a challenge for a sector capable of significantly contributing to GDP growth and enhancing productivity. However, the sector is constantly evolving, with persistent gaps in access.