Agustina Pérez Mirianco

Agustina Pérez Mirianco is the Lead of both the Geographies of Inequalities and Resilient Livelihoods and Ecosystems Programs at Data-Pop Alliance, where she oversees research and initiatives addressing inequality, sustainability, and urban resilience. She holds an MSc in Public Policy and Human Development from Maastricht University, The Netherlands, and an MSc in Sustainability from Deakin University, Australia, awarded through a prestigious ANII Scholarship. Her academic work has centered on urban resilience and inequality, with her research offering novel insights into the socio-environmental impacts of floods in urban areas across Latin America.

At Data-Pop Alliance, Agustina has led and contributed to a range of high-impact projects commissioned by international organizations such as UN Women, UNDP, and the World Bank. Her notable contributions include research on the drivers of sustainable and inclusive development in Liberia, the impacts of COVID-19 in the Sahel region, and the application of innovative methods to map multidimensional poverty in Brazilian favelas. Her work has resulted in the publication of policy briefs, technical reports, and actionable recommendations that shape global development strategies.

Agustina has also worked as a consultant for CAF – the Development Bank of Latin America – where she advanced green finance methodologies and supported the institution’s sustainability commitments. Her prior roles at Willis Towers Watson and Trafigura further enhanced her expertise in global project management, financial analysis, and data visualization.

A multilingual professional fluent in Spanish, English, and French, and proficient in advanced analytical tools such as QGIS, R, and Tableau, Agustina combines technical expertise with a deep commitment to addressing pressing global challenges. Her work is distinguished by its focus on leveraging data to drive evidence-based policies and sustainable solutions that promote equity and resilience.

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Barcelona recently hosted the CHANGE Annual Summit (June 10-12), an event that gathered representatives from various municipalities around the world dedicated to advancing gender equity in urban settings. Among the attendees were Emmanuel Letouzé, DPA Director and Co-Founder, Anna Spinardi,...

DPA’s Geographies of Inequalities Program Lead Agustina Perez (picture below) attended a regional workshop in Dakar, Senegal, from April 23rd to 25th, 2024. Hosted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)’s Regional Service Centre for Africa (RSCA) Inclusive Growth team, the...

DISCUSSION PIECE Sobre el Día Internacional de la Mujer (8M) Alrededor del mundo el Día Internacional de la Mujer se conmemora cada 8 de Marzo (también referido como 8M) con el objetivo de crear conciencia y alentar la reflexión crítica...