Draft:Alvaro Lario

Alvaro Lario (born 24 October 1977) is a Spanish economist, serving as President of the United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development since July 2022.

During his Presidency, he has focused on calling attention to the role small-scale farmers play in global food security      and encouraged richer countries to invest in building resilient rural communities.

At the World Economic Forum in Davos in 2024, he warned that the large number elections around the world in 2024 could derail international efforts to secure long-term food supplies.

UN Water Chair
In January 2024, Dr Lario was appointed Chair of UN-Water, the body that coordinates the United Nations' work on water and sanitation, by the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, António Guterres.

In March 2024 under Dr Lario's Chairmanship, UN-Water launched the World Water Report, warning growing water inequality is affecting women and girls most.

Early life and education
Lario was born in Madrid, Spain. He has a Master of Research in Economics from the London Business School, a Master of Finance from Princeton University, and a PhD in Financial Economics from the Complutense University of Madrid.

Career
Prior to his appointment as IFAD President, he served as Associate Vice-President of Financial Operations at IFAD and, previously, Principal Portfolio Officer at the World Bank's International Finance Corporation.

He was Adjunct Professor at Instituto de Empresa Business School from 2008 to 2011. He began his career in 2006 as Head of Alternative Investments at Renta 4 Banca.