Suzanne Duryea

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Suzanne Duryea is currently a Principal Economist in the Social Sector of the Inter-American Development Bank. Ms. Duryea holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Michigan. In her position in the Social Sector Ms. Duryea has worked to strengthen the analytical underpinnings of the IDB's policy recommendations and programmatic interventions. Ms. Duryea's research focuses on human capital investments with a particular focus on children and youth. Ms. Duryea has represented the IDB in numerous international forums and has published in academic and policy-oriented journals. Her most recent work has examined the impact of economic shocks on children and families in the LAC region.

Principal Economist at Inter-American Development Bank

March 2010 - Present | Washington, D.C.

Provide strategic guidance in social sectors to strengthen analytical underpinnings of IDB policy recommendations and programmatic interventions. Lead policy dialogue with governments in areas of social protection with a focus on children and youth.

Lead Economist at Inter-American Development Bank

April 2008 - June 2010

Coordinate analytical response in social sector to food crisis and the global financial crisis. Lead policy dialogue with governments with respect to social sector issues, including early childhood development and youth-at-risk.

Lead Economist at Inter-American Development Bank

April 2008 - June 2010

Coordinate analytical response in social sector to food crisis and the global financial crisis. Lead policy dialogue with governments with respect to social sector issues, including early childhood development and youth-at-risk.

Senior Economist at Inter-American Development Bank

November 2006 - April 2008

Lead research on human capital investments including early childhood development, determinants of school performance and family labor supply. Provide technical and analytical support to operational teams with respect to project design. Coordinate statistical services provided to internal and external clients, including the Sociómetro.

Senior Economist at Inter-American Development Bank

November 2006 - April 2008

Lead research on human capital investments including early childhood development, determinants of school performance and family labor supply. Provide technical and analytical support to operational teams with respect to project design. Coordinate statistical services provided to internal and external clients, including the Sociómetro.

Research Economist at Inter-American Development Bank

September 2000 - October 2006

Conduct research on social issues in Latin America, including the intergenerational transmission of poverty, human capital attainment, and women’s performance in labor markets. Provide analytic content to flagship publications.

Research Economist at Inter-American Development Bank

September 2000 - October 2006

Conduct research on social issues in Latin America, including the intergenerational transmission of poverty, human capital attainment, and women’s performance in labor markets. Provide analytic content to flagship publications.

Principal Economist at Inter-American Development Bank

July 2010

Provide strategic guidance in social sectors to strengthen analytical underpinnings of IDB policy recommendations and programmatic interventions. Lead policy dialogue with governments in areas of social protection with a focus on early childhood and youth.

University of Michigan

Ph.D.

Duke University

A.B.

Concentration: Economics and Public Policy