Andrés Lozano is the Strategic Planning Director at Data-Pop Alliance. He holds an MSc in Global Development from the University of Copenhagen and a BA in Social and Economic Management from the University Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. He has focused on the use of econometrics and anthropology to analyze development programs and through his work at DPA he has integrated the use of innovative methods and data sources into Mixed Methods approaches to answer development questions.

At DPA, Andrés has led projects related to the use of Call Detail Records for sociodemographic analyses of Syrian Refugees in Lebanon, conducted several COVID-19 impact assessments to help guide the response to the pandemic, supported the development of the Big Data Strategy for Colombia, social protection mechanisms to protect children and youth from gang violence in Haiti, among others. Academically, he has done research on conditional cash transfers, women’s empowerment and education in Colombia and on student loans and academic performance in Tanzania. He has previous experience in corporate social responsibility and partnership creation.

In his position at DPA, Andrés brings his passion for people, data, and development to contribute to our vision of a People’s Centered Big Data Revolution.