Juana García Duque

Juana García Duque is an Associate Professor and Director of the Strategy and Entrepreneurship Area at the Faculty of Management, University of the Andes, Colombia. She holds a PhD in Ibero-American Studies from Complutense University of Madrid and is actively involved in research and teaching on international cooperation, peacebuilding, and emerging markets.

Education:

• PhD in Ibero-American Studies, Complutense University of Madrid, 2014
• Diploma of Advanced Studies, Complutense University of Madrid, 2003
• Master's Degree in International Cooperation, Complutense University of Madrid, 2000
• Specialist in Negotiation and International Relations, University of Los Andes, Colombia, 1999
• Industrial Engineer, University of Los Andes, Colombia, 1995

Her research focuses on international cooperation in peacebuilding, particularly in Colombia’s post-conflict context, digital entrepreneurship in Latin America, and ESG implementation in emerging economies. She examines how businesses contribute to peace, the role of international actors, and the rise of inclusive and sustainable startups. Her work bridges academia and policy, often in collaboration with agencies like the ARN.

Her recent publications span topics including the role of unicorns in entrepreneurship ecosystems, inclusive internationalization of female entrepreneurs, and the peace dividend in Colombian cities. She has contributed to journals such as Business Horizons and Third World Quarterly, and edited volumes from Cornell and Palgrave Macmillan.

She supervises doctoral students, including Rosa Milena Muñoz Villanueva, and teaches courses such as Análisis Entorno Colombiano and Organizaciones y Paz. She is a founding partner of the Emerging Markets Research Network (EMRN) and part of the MOC network at Harvard. Her research group focuses on Public Management, and she leads projects on peace, reintegration, and sustainable development.