Pamela Córdova Olivera, Ph.D., holds a Ph.D. in Economics and Business Administration with a specialization in Quantitative Methods from UPB. She has a Master's degree in Economics and Economic Development from the Universidad Mayor de San Simón (UMSS), Bolivia, and a specialization in Impact Evaluation from CATIE, Costa Rica. She is currently Dean of the Faculty of Business and Law (FACED) at UPB, a researcher at the Center for Research in Economics and Business (CIEE), and an associate professor in economics courses. Her focus includes development economics, impact evaluation, and the labor market.