Felipe Arango García Email & Phone Number

Distrito Capital, Colombia

in this role I lead a multidisciplinary team that focuses on strategic thinking and planning, aimed at advancing Transforma's mission, implementing program management best practices, improving Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning, and diversifying our donor's pipeline.

Colombia

In this role, I oversee the monthly activities, logistics and finances of the Colombian Climate Asset Disclosure Initiative (CCADI), aimed at raising awareness within the government, investors and civil society on the importance of fully incorporating climate change as a financial risk for institutional investors.

Colombia

In this role, I led a team of researchers, in collaboration with The Nature Conservancy (TNC), to identify public policy barriers, enablers and metrics to accelerate the implementation and evaluation of Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) in five Latin-American countries: Mexico, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Colombia and Ecuador.

Colombia

In collaboration with environmental, innovation and gender practitioners, I was responsible for building a gender-based strategy for kick-starting economic recovery and empowerment in local communities around the country, especially in post-conflict areas. The initiative is led and funded by OCENSA S.A (major pipeline company in Colombia) as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Plan.

Bogotá D.C., Colombia

-I served as Director of the STEP Project (Community-based Sustainable Tourism Enhancing Project) . A UK- PACT funded initiative to develop Scientific Stations and Scientific Tourism in Colombia, as a strategy for biodiversity management and sustainable livelihoods in post-conflict areas.-Worked with Government Agencies, NGOs, afro-colombian communities, private companies and grassroots organizations

La Guajira, Colombia

I was responsible for: -Conducting desktop and field-research, as well as internal and external interviews, leading to the Sustainability Report 2018.-Compiling all the data in relation with GRI standards-Drafting the first full version for review by CERREJON

Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia

-Lecturer in development studies, international cooperation and international development project management within the Graduate Program (Diplomado) on Project Cycle Management and Development Cooperation.

Colombia

-I serve as Project Manager of COMIMO, a web plattform that uses machine learning and satellite imagery to identify open pit mining and help government agencies, NGOs and academic institutions to tackle damages to human health and environment. -I liaise with Central Government institutions, local authorities, Universities, NGOs, research institutions, and development agencies.

Madrid, Comunidad De Madrid, España

-I was responsible for carrying out research on descentralized and south-south cooperation in Latin America and assessing the viability of structuring and launching an International Cooperation Forum for Ibeo-America (Espacio Territorial Iberoamericano) within the scope of the International organization serving Ibero-America (SEGIB).

Colombia

-Lecturer in South-South Cooperation, development studies, international relations and international development project management within the Master Program in International Affairs and the Specialization Program in Development Aid and Project Cycle Management

Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia

-I was responsible for providing insight into Colombia's National Development Plan 2018-2022 and informing the strategic direction of the AFD's Financial Cooperation Strategy for Colombia.

Chocó, Colombia

-I was responsible for conducting field-research and interviews with national and international experts within the Environmental Mission of the General Attorney's Office, focused on raising awareness and adressing deforestation, water pollution, among other drivers of climate change in Colombia.-I worked with national and international experts such as Paula Caballero, Wade Davis, Craig Leeson, Brigitte Baptiste, and Juan Mayr.

Bogotá D.C., Colombia

I was responsible for leading a team of 15+ practitioners in agriculture, ecology and development, for the implementation of the FORTALESCIENDO project. A USAID-funded initiative for supporting small farmers in post-conflict areas of Colombia, such as Arauca, Córdoba, Caquetá and Tolima, through micro-finance and capacity-building.

Bogotá D.C., Colombia

-I was responsible for creating and producing the Shadow Report on the implementation of the SDGs in Colombia (2018), in collaboration with WWF, Transforma, The Nature Conservancy, Red de Ciudades cómo vamos, KPMG, and CEPEI.-I presented the results of the Report at national and international forums, especially within a side event of the High-Level Political Forum 2018 (HLPF 2018) at the United Nations (NY).

París Y Alrededores, Francia

- In this role, I joined the Americas Division at AFD's headquarters in Paris, and produced comprehensive analysis on public policy, investment opportunities, development banking, and Colombia's Peace Accords.

Bogotá

- I was responsible for overseeing and coordinating international development projects in post-conflict areas of Colombia, funded by donors, South-South cooperation mechanisms, and government agencies. -I worked with Central Government institutions, local governments, NGOs and international donors

Bogotá

I was responsible for:-Aligning donors, country strategies and projects with the Colombian National Development Plan 2014-2018, and the Government's Agenda for Peace (5 strategic points). -Supporting Technical Divisions within the DNP (infrastructure, local development, rural development) in the identification, design and implementation of development aid and south-south cooperation projects with international partners (governments, UN agencies, financial institutions).

Bamako - Malí

Planning Officer at the Political Affairs Division of MINUSMA (Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali)

Colombia

- I liaised with AFD (Agence Française de Développement), French Embassy, Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation, Swiss Economic Cooperation and Development Division, Italian government.- I served as advisor for decentralized cooperation with Spanish and French local authorities (developing new strategies, assisting local governments in project planning)- I peroduced analysis and reporting on development cooperation (trends, flows, government priorities)Monitoring of ongoing… Show more - I liaised with AFD (Agence Française de Développement), French Embassy, Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation, Swiss Economic Cooperation and Development Division, Italian government.- I served as advisor for decentralized cooperation with Spanish and French local authorities (developing new strategies, assisting local governments in project planning)- I peroduced analysis and reporting on development cooperation (trends, flows, government priorities)Monitoring of ongoing projects (implementation, budget execution, risks) Show less

Colombia

In this role, I was responsible for:-Identifying international cooperation priorities and strategic partnerships relevant to Colombia, Belgium and the E.U. -Overseeing narrative and financial reports in relation with development projects in Colombia, funded by the Belgian Government.-Conducting research and writing reports on key sociopolitical and economic areas (economic development, armed conflict, Human Rights situation, environmental issues, oil and mining industries) for… Show more In this role, I was responsible for:-Identifying international cooperation priorities and strategic partnerships relevant to Colombia, Belgium and the E.U. -Overseeing narrative and financial reports in relation with development projects in Colombia, funded by the Belgian Government.-Conducting research and writing reports on key sociopolitical and economic areas (economic development, armed conflict, Human Rights situation, environmental issues, oil and mining industries) for bilateral relations between Colombia and Belgium. Show less

Bogota,D.C., Capital District, Colombia

In this role, I was responsible for:-Identifying and appraising funding opportunities related to UNODC's mandate in Colombia-Drafting concept notes, project proposals and leading planning and budgeting activities-Drafting and presenting project proposals to relevant donors and stakeholders-Updating work plans and budgets of ongoing projects according to significant internal and external changes in the implementation process

Colombia

I conducted fieldwork on educational policy for communities of African Descent in the Caribbean coast of Colombia. The purpose of this project was to assess how afro-colombian groups are embracing ethno-education and developing a specific agenda within this framework to foster and preserve ancestral knowledge and practices

Bogota,D.C., Capital District, Colombia

I was responsible for:-Researching and following up on Belgium-funded projects-Writing reports and analysis related to the situation of Human Rights in Colombia (violence against trade unionists and ethnic groups, forced displacement) and related to Colombia's international relations and multilateral affairs

Colombia

I conducted Fieldwork and data analysis for the project "Equity and Education in the Andean countries and the South Cone" in Colombia. The aim of the Project was to evaluate the implementation and measure the impact of public policy related to multiculturalism and social inclusion on Afro-Colombian communities.

Cycle International Long 2016-2017, Public Administration

The long international cycle is aimed at young civil servants from foreign public administrations in positions of responsibility.

Master In International Development And Latin American Affairs, Development Studies, International Relations

Undergraduate Program In European Affairs And Political Science, Social Sciences