Adriana Balducci
Head of Programme Development, Education Outcomes Fund
Adriana has been working over the past ten years in the education sector, having had experiences with donors, international organizations, delivery partners and academic institutions. She currently manages the skills-for-employment portfolio of programs at the Education Outcomes Fund, a global trust fund hosted by UNICEF and a centre of expertise in results-based financing mechanisms.
Prior to EOF, Adriana has led the UK Prosperity Fund on education & skills in Brazil, working in partnership with the Brazilian Government to support the national basic education reform, benefiting around 14M students and 60K teachers. She has also led the portfolio of programs at WISE-Qatar Foundation, launching its first international accelerator of edtech projects. Other previous experiences include a publication on the Role of Women in the African History at UNESCO, and a humanitarian experience with refugees at the UNHCR. Finally, she has also served as Adjunct Professor on International Relations at Sciences Po, France.