UPB co-organized a conference that brought together international leaders in La Paz to discuss the economic future of Bolivia

The Bolivian Conference on Development Economics (BCDE 2026) brought together researchers, international organizations, and authorities in La Paz

La Paz, November 10 and 11, 2026. How to promote development, generate employment, balance fiscal accounts, and prepare for the impact of artificial intelligence on work were some of the topics at the Bolivian Conference on Development Economics (BCDE 2026). Universidad Privada Boliviana (UPB) was a co-organizer, alongside SEBOL, SDSN Bolivia, ABCE, INESAD, and BOWEN.

On November 10, the first day opened with UPB President Oscar Molina Tejerina, Ph.D., and SEBOL President Ricardo Nogales. Sergio Schmukler, from the World Bank, presented the keynote on the connections between micro and macroeconomics in development. Afterward, the sessions addressed the role of women in sustainable development, measuring informality, social protection and employment, and the country's fiscal accounts.

On November 11, the second day included a keynote by Andrea Repetto, from Universidad Católica de Chile, and sessions featuring FONPLATA, FES, and BOWEN. Discussions focused on artificial intelligence, poverty, education, financial inclusion, and inequality.

The closing event was a high-level dialogue on the challenges and opportunities for Bolivia's economic development, featuring the Minister of Economy and Public Finance, Christian Morales, and representatives from the IDB, UNDP, and the World Bank. It was moderated by President Molina, who also chairs ABCE.

For UPB, the conference is an opportunity to share, research, and generate knowledge with an impact on the country.