Benjamin Maturana
Country Director
Benjamin brings a wealth of experience in economic development, innovation policy and technological transformation to his role in Guyana. He is passionate about working with governments to drive solutions that improve lives and believes that even small changes in countries’ development trajectories can deliver significant impact.
Previously, Benjamin designed and implemented programmes to strengthen the science, technology and innovation ecosystem in Chile, his home country. He played a key role in the establishment and development of the Chilean Ministry of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation. He also assisted the Rwanda Development Board in attracting venture-capital investors to Rwanda’s innovation ecosystem.
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