Juan Alberti
Economist
Uruguayan-Spanish economist advising governments and international organizations on how to structure and make complex public investment decisions under uncertainty. His work focuses on portfolio prioritization and project evaluation, fiscal risks, and the design of decision frameworks and tools for large-scale projects.
International Advisory Work
Juan Alberti advises governments and international financial institutions on how to structure and improve public investment decision-making. His work focuses on portfolio prioritization and project evaluation, fiscal risks, and institutional frameworks that shape how complex investment decisions are made and implemented. He has worked with the International Monetary Fund, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the World Bank, supporting policy dialogue, diagnostic assessments, and decision processes in more than 30 countries across multiple regions.
Selected perspectives from government counterparts on the impact of advisory work.
“Juan’s recommendations have helped identify key institutional gaps and are directly informing ongoing reforms in our public investment system.”
— Martin Francos, Vice Minister of Planning and Public Investment, Ministry of Economy and Finance, Dominican Republic
“Juan’s support in developing a methodology to assess fiscal risks from natural disasters was instrumental in strengthening our fiscal planning framework.”
— Fiacre Adopo, Director of Fiscal Policy and Budgetary Statistics, Directorate of Budget and Finance, Ministry of Economy and Finance, Côte d’Ivoire
“The workshop on public investment decision-making significantly strengthened our capacity to prioritize capital projects under fiscal constraints.”
— Tatiana Lozo, Head of Unit for Assessment and Monitoring of Capital Projects, Ministry of Finance, Republic of Serbia
Research & Academic Engagement
His research focuses on how governments make and implement complex public investment decisions, with particular attention to megaproject governance, portfolio prioritization, and institutional design. He develops applied frameworks and tools that connect decision-making, appraisal practice, and implementation capacity—bridging academic research with real-world policy outcomes.
Speaking & Conferences
Juan Alberti regularly contributes to international conferences, policy forums, and executive workshops on public investment, fiscal risk management, and institutional reform. His interventions focus on how governments structure and make complex investment decisions, including portfolio prioritization, megaproject governance, and the institutional foundations of effective public finance.
Media & Public Debate
Juan Alberti contributes to public debate through policy columns and expert commentary. His research and policy work are frequently cited in national and international media in discussions on public investment governance, fiscal risk, and institutional reform.
Selected commentary and media mentions:
La brecha de infraestructura en Uruguay
El País, Uruguay | Interview | Author: Luis Custodio
Especialista en Gobernanza de Infraestructuras y Gestión de las Finanzas Públicas advierte sobre la necesidad de una "mayor madurez institucional y política” para afrontar las necesidades del país, en base a una estrategia de desarrollo...
Las lecciones del metro de Medellín
El Tiempo, Colombia | Media Mention | Author: Darío Hidalgo
No solo en Medellín están orgullos de su metro, es un gran sistema que admiramos en todo el país. Es el único sistema de transporte masivo ferroviario en Colombia y sirve diariamente a más de un millón de personas...
El ecosistema de megaproyectos de infraestructura: nuevos retos y enfoques de solución
Gaceta de Ingeniería, Mexico | Media Mention | Author: Dr. Reyes Juarez del Angel
Existe la gran preocupación por los pobres resultados en el desempeño de los proyectos de infraestructura, que invitan a reflexionar sobre nuevos enfoques en la gestión y habilidades requeridas para su adecuado desarrollo.
Inversión pública: lo que se prioriza, lo que se posterga
El País, Uruguay | Opinion Column | Author: Juan Alberti
En un contexto de crecientes restricciones fiscales, presiones sociales y compromisos sobre el gasto público, se enfrenta la necesidad de avanzar hacia un sistema más ordenado y transparente para decidir qué inversiones públicas priorizar y cuáles postergar.
El metro, un proyecto de Gobierno
La Prensa, Guatemala | Media Mention | Author: Juan Carlos Zapata
La semana pasada se llevó a cabo la decimonovena edición del Encuentro Nacional de Empresarios (Enade) 2025. Alrededor de dos mil 321 personas asistieron a ver a los diferentes expositores y panelistas.
La relevancia de una política de infraestructura
Revista Construcción, Uruguay | Interview | Author: Carla Rizzotto
La infraestructura es esencial para el crecimiento socioeconómico de cualquier país. La clave está en promover una política de infraestructura transparente que responda a las necesidades de la sociedad y trascienda los períodos de gobierno...
Constructores esperan mantener crecimiento del 12%
Portafolio, Colombia | Media Mention | Author: Javier Acosta
Juan Martín Caicedo, presidente de la CCI, resaltó que el PIB del sector ha logrado pasar del 1% a cerca del 2,5% por cuenta de las obras de 4G. Para nadie es un secreto que durante los últimos años la industria de la construcción ha sido el principal motor de la economía nacional.
