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Laura Alfaro, renowned Harvard Business School professor, has been appointed as the new Chief Economist and Economic Counselor for the Inter-American Development Bank, marking a significant milestone in economic leadership for Latin America and the Caribbean.

Prof. Reza Daniels has been appointed as the new Dean of the Faculty of Economic Management Sciences at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. His appointment comes after Prof Ingrid Woolard stepped down as Dean last year, with Daniels now set to lead the Faculty of EMS from November 1, 2025.

Antonio Aranibar of Bolivia has been appointed by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Equatorial Guinea, effective March 16, 2025, with the host Government’s approval. Aranibar takes over from Anna M. Pont, who, from 2022 to 2024, led the UN's program to implement the UN's Sustainable Development Goals in Equatorial Guinea.

Stephen Miran is the new Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA). He was confirmed by unanimous vote on March 12 2025 by the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.