Andres Sanabria

Andres Sanabria is a policy analyst at the Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities at the OECD where he leads the Mining Regions and Cities Initiative. He has conducted economic and policy analysis for urban and regional studies, co-ordinated rural country reviews and supported the development of the OECD rural policy framework. Andres is also an invited lecturer on rural development in Paris-Dauphine University and Sciences Po, Paris. Prior the OECD, Andres worked as a principal economist in the financial and oil industry. He holds a Master’s degree on Public Affairs from London School of Economics and Sciences Po.

Thinking about new year resolutions… thinking about rural futures

23 December 2022 Andres Sanabria

During this end-of-year period as most of us consider what we can do better in 2023, policy makers are also thinking about how to create a better future for rural citizens. It’s hugely important in the aftermath of COVID-19 and the rapid economic, ecological, demographic and geopolitical changes that are underway in rural communities.

Rural areas to the rescue: how rural renewables are driving the green transition

08 July 2022 Andres Sanabria

As global energy prices rise as a result of war in Ukraine, the switch to renewable energy has taken on a new urgency. With ambitious new targets to cut reliance on Russian fossil-fuel imports and increase energy security, what will the transition mean for rural communities? How can they make the most of it?

Me, my region and… a mine! Can better mining support better lives?

17 March 2022 Andres Sanabria

Mining regions face acute challenges in terms of well-being. National plans and policies alone will not bring well-being gains to mining communities.