Dr. Kliksberg is an Argentine economist recognized for his work on poverty and inequality in Latin America. A pioneer of new areas of thinking on development, among them he is considered one of the international forerunners in corporate social responsibility.

He is the author of more than 48 books and hundreds of works on various areas of development, corporate social responsibility, senior management, social capital, the fight against poverty, ethics and economics. His most recent work, written together with Nobel laureate Amartya Sen, is the bestseller Primero la gente (Planeta/Deusto).

He also serves as Director of the Spain-UNDP Fund 'Towards an integrated and inclusive development in Latin America and the Caribbean'.

He has advised more than 30 countries in high management, including various presidents and numerous public organizations such as the UN, UNESCO, UNICEF, International Labor Organization, Organization of American States, Pan American Health Organization, among others.

Bernardo Kliksberg graduated with five university degrees, two of them doctorates. He holds a PhD in Economics and Administrative Sciences, as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, a Bachelor's Degree in Administration and a Public Accountant graduated from the University of Buenos Aires. In all cases he graduated with the highest distinctions. He was awarded the Gold Medal of the University of Buenos Aires, and twice the Diploma of Honor.