economic development, and private sector competitiveness
specialist with more than 15 years of experience supporting
trade facilitation, value chain development, and market access
initiatives. He has delivered advisory services, research, and
technical assistance for international organizations,
governments, and the private sector, including work with the
EU, World Bank, and regional development agencies. Ignacio
Miñambres combines strong analytical skills and practical field
knowledge to design and implement programs that foster
economic growth, regional integration, and SME
competitiveness in Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
− Spain: Trade and Competitiveness Consultant
− Argentina: Export Promotion Advisor
− Brazil: Value Chain Specialist
− Mexico: Trade Facilitation Consultant
− Colombia: Economic Development Expert
− Peru: SME Competitiveness Advisor
− Chile: Market Access Consultant
− Vietnam: Trade and Industry Technical Support
− Mozambique: Regional Trade Support
− Angola: Private Sector Development Specialist
• 2021–Present: International Trade and Competitiveness Advisor, Independent Consultant (Spain, Latin America)
• 2017–2021: Value Chain and Market Access Specialist, Regional Development Projects (Argentina, Brazil, Mexico)
• 2014–2017: Export Competitiveness Consultant, World Bank and EU Projects (Colombia, Peru, Chile, Vietnam)
• 2010–2014: Private Sector Development Specialist, African Trade Facilitation Programs (Mozambique, Angola)
“Enhancing Value Chain Integration in Latin America” — 2020 “Trade Facilitation Strategies for Emerging Economies” — 2018