Maribel completed her PhD at the School of Economics, University of Sydney, Australia.
An economist and academic passionate about research in inclusive economics, private sector development policies, social impact initiatives, business and entrepreneurship research (for profit, for social good), and small and medium enterprises development in developing economies, especially in fragile situations.
Current research in mathematically modelling inclusive firm behaviour using game theory and empirically examining industrial policy impact analysis.
Fields of expertise: Economic policy / inclusive economic development, Evidence for policy / knowledge valorization, Inclusive social development / inclusive societies / social inclusion, Monitoring and evaluation, Policy design and delivery, Reduction of inequalities / equity / poverty eradication