Tiago Sousa Prado

Tiago Sousa Prado is a Lead Specialist in the Connectivity, Markets and Finance Division of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). With more than 17 years of experience in telecommunications, digital development, and infrastructure financing, he supports the design and implementation of initiatives aimed at advancing digital transformation across Latin America and the Caribbean.

Throughout his career, Tiago has advised governments, regulators, development banks, and international organizations on public policy, market development, and investment strategies for the digital sector. His areas of expertise include broadband expansion, universal service funds, digital inclusion, regulatory reform, and innovative financing mechanisms to support connectivity deployment.

Since joining the IDB in 2021, he has played a leading role in the origination and structuring of projects involving submarine cables, broadband networks, data centers, digital government infrastructure, and blended-finance solutions designed to mobilize private capital in underserved areas. Prior to the IDB, he worked at Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel), where he contributed to major regulatory and spectrum management initiatives supporting the expansion of telecommunications services nationwide.

Tiago holds a Ph.D. in Information and Media from Michigan State University, specializing in digital policy and economics. He also holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy and Development, an MBA in Project Management, and a Bachelor’s degree in Communications Networks Engineering.