Jessica Faieta

Jessica Faieta is the U.N. assistant secretary-general and U.N. Development Program regional director for Latin America and the Caribbean. She has worked as senior country director in Haiti, leading UNDP's recovery and reconstruction efforts in the country after the 2010 earthquake. She has held various positions in U.N. offices in El Salvador, Belize, Cuba, Panama and Argentina. Jessica holds a master's degree in business administration and another in international affairs, both from Columbia University. She is also a Yale University World Fellow.

Latest Articles

Opinion: The world is better off with more women business leaders

almost 8 years ago // Women in leadership

Jessica Faieta, United Nations Development Programme regional director for Latin America and the Caribbean, explains the economic and societal benefits of having more women in business.

Why the last 50 years are key for the next 15

almost 10 years ago // UNDP 50th Anniversary

Looking back 50 years, the "what" and the "how" of development have shifted, says Jessica Faieta, U.N. assistant secretary-general and UNDP regional director for Latin America and the Caribbean, in this exclusive guest commentary.

LAC needs to boost youth participation and inclusion

almost 11 years ago // #YouthWill Lead Tomorrow

One in four Latin Americans is young but they are grossly underrepresented in parliaments across the region. This must change, Jessica Faieta, UNDP assistant administrator and director at the regional bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean, shares in this commentary.

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