Carla Bonina

Dr. Carla Bonina is Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Surrey Business School, with affiliations to multiple research centers including the Surrey Centre for the Digital Economy, Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI, and Latin American Open Data Initiative (ILDA). Her work bridges technology, policy, and sustainable development with a focus on Latin America.

• PhD in Management - London School of Economics and Political Science
• MSc in Public Administration - Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económicas (CIDE), Mexico City
• BSc in Economics - University of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Research explores digital platform governance in international development, AI policy frameworks, and open data ecosystems in Latin America. She investigates how digital transformation intersects with social innovation and equitable development. Recent work analyzes data justice mechanisms and algorithmic bias in public service delivery.

Key contributions include comparative OGD platform studies across Buenos Aires, Mexico City, and Montevideo. Her DIODE network research examines digital economies in developing countries. As co-PI for Audio Commons Initiative, she pioneered open audio content frameworks for creative industries.

• Mid-Career Researcher of the Year (Surrey Business School, 2021)
• Impact Award for digital government work (University of Surrey, 2020)
• Fellow, Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI
• Principal Researcher, ILDA

Active in digital policy advisory for World Bank, OECD, and IDRC. Coordinates Por Mi Barrio urban governance case studies and contributes to UNESCO Open Science frameworks. Recent Surrey Speaks podcast (2023) discusses AI's role in social inequality dynamics.