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Manuel de Faria is a Research Fellow in Data Analytics and Visualisation at the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP).
Manuel, a Brazilian economist born in Rio de Janeiro, is deeply committed to building long-term institutional capacity within the public sector. Currently pursuing a Masters in Public Policy and Economics at Princeton University, Manuel previously contributed to the Institute for Health Policies Studies (IEPS) aiding policymakers in improving the governance of the public health system. His professional background includes research assistance at the Harvard Kennedy School, policy making at Rio de Janeiro´s Transportation Secretary, and private consulting on infrastructure policies. Outside of his professional life, Manuel enjoys traveling, surfing, reading, and watching movies.