Manuel Bejar Diaz

Manuel was born and raised in Cusco, Peru, and later earned his bachelor's degree in economics from Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos. For over seven years before SPIA, he worked in Peru’s public sector, holding roles across education, social policy, banking, and central planning agencies, where he applied economic analysis and data science techniques, and engaged with technical and political stakeholders at all levels to generate valuable insights for diverse public policies. In recent years, he served in his country’s Ministry of Economy and Finance, leading efforts to strengthen results-based budgeting and approaching the public sector through a cross-sectoral lens to promote efficiency and evidence-based policymaking. He is committed to advancing much-needed institutional reforms in Peru and Latin America to bring quality public services closer to the most vulnerable populations, within a framework of environmental sustainability and digital transformation. Upon completing the MPA, he looks forward to serving either as a senior official within Peru’s central government or in an advisory role at an international institution. Manuel enjoys dabbling in team sports, delving into cultural history, and binge-watching dystopian tales and suspenseful thrillers.