Marcelo Collahuazo

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program is a Fulbright Exchange which brings accomplished mid-career professionals from developing countries to the United States for a year of study, professional development, and networking.

Interior portrait of Marcelo Collahuazo in front of blank backdropMarcelo Collahuazo

Ecuador

Marcelo Collahuazo is the Manager of Recruitment and Training for the Population and Housing Census at the National Institute of Statistics and Census.  For the purpose of updating Ecuador’s socio-demographic statistics, he leads a team implementing training methods to improve data collection that will benefit policymaking and resources allocation. His Humphrey Fellowship goals include developing strategies to design evidence-based policymaking, supporting the monitoring of public policies, and exploring innovative approaches to leverage data in enhancing productivity and growth within private firms. His ultimate goals are to become an expert in using data as a narrative tool and to confront disparities of information access by emphasizing the availability of open data to promote better decision-making and reduce manipulation.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Economics – Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador in Quito, Pichincha 2015
  • Graduate Certificate in Specialization in Management for Development – Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar in Quito, Pichincha 2017

Available to speak on topics including:

  • Data Analysis as a Tool for Better Policy Making
  • The Role of National Statistical Systems to Foster Development
  • Population and Housing Census: Metholodology, Pilot tests, and Training Process in Ecuador