Letícia Rizerio is an internationally recognized expert in urban mobility and gender safety in public spaces. With a career spanning both public and private sectors, she brings a unique perspective that combines strategic insight with a profound commitment to sustainable development. Currently, she specializes in project finance, collaborating with multilateral and bilateral development banks to support impactful, transformative initiatives.
Driven by a deep passion for enhancing early childhood mobility and advancing gender safety in urban environments, Letícia is committed to shaping projects that prioritize inclusivity and accessibility. In every endeavor, she aligns innovative thinking with the practical needs of the communities she serves, creating meaningful and lasting impact.
Selected publications or texts
- – Agence Française de Développement · Jul 1, 2020 https://www.afd.fr/fr/ressources/poles-dechanges-multimodaux-guide-de-bonnes-pratiques
- – Revue urbanisme · Oct 1, 2018
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- XII Rio Transportes · Apr 10, 2015
Selected speaking engagements
European Development Days (EDD) 2019 – with the overarching theme of: “Addressing inequalities: building a world which leaves no one behind”
• Presented an on-stage speech and spoke in a High-Level Panel (HLP) together with Permanent Secretary Ministry of ICT of Rwanda, Regional Director for the EU for the WB Arup Banerji, Deputy-Director General of JRC Charlina Vitcheva, Regional Coordinator of UNCDF;
• Discussed key development issues and argued policy recommendations during various meetings with (1) dignitaries from the European Commission DG DEVCO including DG Stefano Manservisi himself, (2) EU Commissioner for International Development and Cooperation Neven Mimica, (3) Her Majesty Queen Mathilde of the Belgians, and (4) high representatives from the United Nations (UNICEF, UNFPA, and UN Women);
Awards and recognitions