María Carolina Restrepo appointed director of Colombia's ICBF
President‑elect Abelardo De La Espriella announced that María Carolina Restrepo Cañavera will become director of the Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar (ICBF) when his administration starts on 7 August. Restrepo brings more than 30 years of experience in legal, financial and corporate sectors and holds academic credentials from the Pontifical University Javeriana, the University of the Rosario, Harvard University and other institutions. The new leadership is tasked with a transformation of the ICBF focused on greater transparency, anti‑corruption controls, strengthening community‑mother programmes and accelerating adoption processes. De La Espriella said the appointment is a priority for protecting children and restoring public confidence in the agency.
Entities: Abelardo De La Espriella · Colombia · Harvard University · Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar (ICBF) · María Carolina Restrepo Cañavera
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- [● 5 SOURCES] Abelardo De La Espriella's government will take office on 7 August. (multiple articles)
- [● 6 SOURCES] The appointment aims to transform the ICBF with emphasis on transparency, anti‑corruption, strengthening community mothers and speeding up adoption processes. (multiple articles)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Abelardo De La Espriella announced the appointment of María Carolina Restrepo Cañavera as director of the ICBF. (multiple articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] María Carolina Restrepo holds degrees and specializations from Universidad Javeriana, Universidad del Rosario, Harvard University and other institutions. (multiple articles)
- [● 5 SOURCES] María Carolina Restrepo has over 30 years of experience in legal, financial and corporate sectors. (multiple articles)