Pablo Allendes

Pablo Allendes is a Lecturer/Researcher in Corporate Governance & Leadership at the Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE), specializing in Development Finance and Financial Inclusion. His research focuses on microfinance, open banking, and social investing across Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.

• Education: Master in Law from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (2018), J.D. (Juris Doctor) from Universidad de los Andes (2011).
• Professional Experience: Compliance roles at Rabobank, legal advisory at Citco Group, and product development at Oikocredit International.

Research interests include leveraging technology for financial inclusion, climate-resilient agriculture financing, and circular economy strategies. His work bridges legal frameworks with sustainable development goals, particularly in emerging markets.

• Key Awards: 2016 IBA Young Lawyers' Scholarship.
• Recent Activities: Supervised student theses on CSRD compliance and digital lending, organized conferences on international law and sustainable development.