Lenin H. Balza is a senior energy economist and head of the research team of the Energy Division of the Inter-American Development Bank. Lenin has several years of experience advising governments in Latin America and the Caribbean on issues related to energy, infrastructure, and natural resource development. Lenin’s areas of interest and research include energy economics, development strategies, and economic development in resource-rich countries. Balza’s work have been published in leading outlets in the field, including the Journal of Development Economics, Ecological Economics, and Resources Policy.