Gladys H. Morales is Senior Officer, Head of Innovation, Office of Development Effectiveness, where she leads innovation initiatives and partnerships to test, learn, and scale solutions that directly impact poor rural communities.
Prior to joining IFAD, Gladys led the digital transformation of a range of Multilateral Development Banks and United Nations agencies’ projects in Latin America, Asia and Europe; and worked for the International Poverty Reduction Centre in China (IPRCC) where she led the design of digital platforms and established partnerships and knowledge networks for the Global Poverty Reduction and Inclusive Growth (GPIG) Portal.