Peru's economist wins international award known as Oscars of Politics

These are the most prestigious awards in political communication, electoral and government campaigns. They are aimed at digital media, as well as technological and academic efforts, print media, as well as leaders committed to freedom, democracy, and —above all— excellence.

The Washington Academy Chairman Mauricio Jaitt pointed out that this edition once again broke the record in the number of applications. Besides, it reflected a considerable increase in the quality of works presented before the select jury, which was made up of exponents whose trajectory transcends borders.

San Marcos University graduate Ana Isabel Fiafilio —who currently works at Peru's Education Ministry in the Investments Department— has received a recognition for the work she has been doing in promoting Open Government among youth and public servants in Latin America —through talks, conferences, and in the dissemination of knowledge on sustainable development in the areas of education, environment, and innovation in Government.

Fiafilio has been a fellow of various programs such as Leading Education, sharing experiences in terms of education with young people from Latin America and experts in the region.

Furthermore, she has participated in programs such as Georgetown University's Latin America Leadership Program (LALP) in Washington D.C., and the executive program of Governance Innovation in the Digital Era of the Governance Lab at NYU, among others.

It should be noted that Fiafilio will travel to the United States to receive the award. This event will be held at George Mason University (Arlington Campus) on November 17.

"I recommend that young people have a much more interdisciplinary vision in their different careers, so that they can access more opportunities at the international level," Fiafilio said in dialogue with San Marcos al Día.