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Paraguay

Leticia

Bordón

General Director of Productivity, Innovation and Digital Economy

Ministry of Information, Technology and Communications

lbordon@mitic.gov.py

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Biography

My name is Leticia Carolina Bordón Medina, I’m a General Director of Productivity Innovatión and Digital Economy at the Ministry of Information Technology and Communications of Paraguay.

Currently I’m working of projects related to digital based startups promotion, being responsible for the organization and execution of events such as Innovando Paraguay startups, Hackathon, Ideathon, etc.; the coordination of sectorial work tables with representatives of unions and associations interested in promoting sectorial digital transformation projects., the development of strategies for attracting foreign digital initiatives to Paraguay, and responsible for the planning, construction and start-up of a digital district in Paraguay.    

 

Previously, I worked as General Director of Administration and Finance and as Administrative Coordinator of a school connectivity project in Paraguay.

I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, a Master’s Degree in Public Administration and a Master’s Degree in Project Management. I am currently pursuing a specialization in Software Product Management.

Areas of Interest

Digital entrepreneurship,
Smart cities
Innovation,
Digital transformation,
Governmet innovation.

Offer:

As a representative of the digital economy and innovation area of the Ministry of Information Technology and Communications, governing body in the field of information technologies in Paraguay, I can offer contact and possibilities for collaborative work as well as connections with regional/local innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystems.

Ask:

As General Director of Productive Innovation and Digital Economy, I am responsible for the planning and execution of the Digital Economy Component within the framework of the Digital Agenda Support Program being implemented by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies, which includes the following specific products:

1. Digital-based ventures financed with seed capital.
2. Digital-based ventures in the expansion phase promoted.
3. Sectoral digital transformation projects implemented.
4. Foreign Digital Initiatives captured.
5. Digital district built and operating.

In this sense, I am interested in participating in the program, considering the high probability of generating contacts and bringing innovative ideas that could be applied in Paraguay through the Ministry related to trade and investment opportunities, innovation policy, technology transfer initiatives and business/innovation/entrepreneurial support center.