Project Team
Project Team
Cesar Barahona
UNIDO RECP Lead Expert
Throughout his professional career, he has served as President of UNIDO’s global Industrial Resource Efficiency and Cleaner Production network, with coverage in 65 countries, Coordinator of Nicaragua’s Latin American Cleaner Production network, and university professor.
He holds an MSc in Fluid Engineering and Energy Generation from the Institute of Science and Technology at The University of Manchester, United Kingdom. He is a Mechanical Engineer from the National University of Engineering in Nicaragua.
Cesar Barahona
UNIDO RECP Lead Expert
Throughout his professional career, he has served as President of UNIDO’s global Industrial Resource Efficiency and Cleaner Production network, with coverage in 65 countries, Coordinator of Nicaragua’s Latin American Cleaner Production network, and university professor.
He holds an MSc in Fluid Engineering and Energy Generation from the Institute of Science and Technology at The University of Manchester, United Kingdom. He is a Mechanical Engineer from the National University of Engineering in Nicaragua.
Juan Sebastián Gutierrez
National Coordinator
International Business Administrator with a Master’s degree in Business Management (MBA) and a Master’s in Public Management. He has worked as Commercial Manager for Central America and the Caribbean in the construction sector and has been part of public institutions at the municipal, departmental, and national levels for more than 10 years. He has extensive experience in public policy design, project management, and local economic development. He currently serves as National Coordinator of the Global Eco-Industrial Parks Programme in Colombia.
“Productivity inherently entails the concept of sustainability, because by increasing our efficiency in the use of resources, we are contributing to more responsible management while also improving our profitability.”
Juan David Salazar
National Technical Coordinator
Chemical Engineer with a specialization in Environmental Engineering and a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering. He focuses on sustainable industrial development and has experience in designing and coordinating projects centered on assessing environmental and economic impacts. His main goal is to demonstrate that sustainability is profitable. In his current role, he coordinates technical advisory services and studies related to cleaner production, circular economy, energy efficiency, water treatment, climate change mitigation, among others, across various industrial sectors to demonstrate their technical feasibility and economic benefits.
Juan David Salazar
National Technical Coordinator
Chemical Engineer with a specialization in Environmental Engineering and a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering. He focuses on sustainable industrial development and has experience in designing and coordinating projects centered on assessing environmental and economic impacts. His main goal is to demonstrate that sustainability is profitable. In his current role, he coordinates technical advisory services and studies related to cleaner production, circular economy, energy efficiency, water treatment, climate change mitigation, among others, across various industrial sectors to demonstrate their technical feasibility and economic benefits.
“Productivity inherently entails the concept of sustainability, because by increasing our efficiency in the use of resources, we are contributing to more responsible management while also improving our profitability.”
Sara Zafra
Policy Expert Coordinator
Lawyer, Master’s in International Economic Law, Specialist in Commercial Law and Contract Law. She worked for 13 years in the public sector as an advisor on projects and on the analysis and implementation of national public policies and foreign trade policies, as well as analysis of national and international regulations, agreements, and standards. Legal and Policy Consultant for the Eco-Industrial Parks Programme in Colombia at UNIDO.
“Eco-Industrial Parks are also the expression of a legal vision that seeks to bring together sustainability, social balance, and industrial progress, charting a path toward a greener, more productive, efficient, and equitable future for all involved.”
Yazmin Cruzatti
Administrative Expert
International Business Administrator with a specialization in Public Management and currently pursuing a specialization in Finance. She has experience in technical cooperation, planning, and budgeting in both the public and private sectors. She currently serves as National Administrator for UNIDO projects in EIP Colombia and Peru, and Sustainable Industrial Zones Development in Peru.
Yazmin Cruzatti
Administrative Expert
International Business Administrator with a specialization in Public Management and currently pursuing a specialization in Finance. She has experience in technical cooperation, planning, and budgeting in both the public and private sectors. She currently serves as National Administrator for UNIDO projects in EIP Colombia and Peru, and Sustainable Industrial Zones Development in Peru.
“With a well-designed plan and efficient budget management, we execute projects successfully, achieving goals in record time and maximizing the use of resources.”
Natalia Cortés
Communications Coordinator
Communications professional with a creative and strategic approach, holding a Master’s degree in Marketing and Commercial Management. She has experience developing campaigns and promoting projects nationally and internationally in both the public and private sectors. She currently serves as Communications Coordinator for EIP Colombia and Peru, where she develops communication strategies to promote UNIDO projects in two key countries.
“In strategic communication, creativity plays a fundamental role as the engine that drives sustainability and builds a strong link between our purpose and action. As Communications Coordinator, my commitment is to share stories that not only inform but also inspire our community—through our digital tools and strategic actions—to promote sustainable industrial development.”
Catalina Suárez
Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer for the EIP Colombia and Peru Programme. Purpose-driven graphic design: capturing the essence of sustainable development in every piece.
Catalina Suárez
Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer for the EIP Colombia and Peru Programme. Purpose-driven graphic design: capturing the essence of sustainable development in every piece.
“As a corporate Graphic Designer, I build visual bridges toward a sustainable future. My mission: to give graphic form to sustainable development in Eco-Industrial Parks, connecting concepts such as environmental commitment and progress through creativity.”