Joisa Saraiva
About Joisa Saraiva
Joisa Saraiva is the Founder and Director of the Center for Regulation and Infrastructure at Fundação Getulio Vargas and a Professor there since 2000. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics and has extensive experience in energy regulation, having worked with organizations such as ANEEL and the World Economic Forum.
Work at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
Joisa Saraiva has been a professor at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas since 2000, contributing to the academic community for 24 years. In addition to her teaching role, she founded and has served as the Director of the Center for Regulation and Infrastructure since 2010, overseeing its operations for 14 years. Her work at FGV focuses on the intersection of regulation and infrastructure, providing insights and guidance in these critical areas.
Education and Expertise
Joisa Saraiva holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Economics from Fundação Getulio Vargas, where she studied from 1996 to 2000. She also earned a Master of Arts (MA) in Economics from UFRGS, completing her studies from 1990 to 1994, and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Economics from the same institution from 1987 to 1990. Additionally, she participated in the Australian Leadership Award Fellowship Program at Queensland University, enhancing her expertise in leadership and policy.
Background
Prior to her current roles, Joisa Saraiva served as a Director at ANEEL from 2005 to 2009, where she was involved in regulatory oversight in the energy sector. She also worked as a Visiting Scholar at Harvard University in 2010 for seven months, engaging with leading scholars and practitioners in her field. Her extensive background in economics and regulation informs her current academic and professional endeavors.
Achievements
Joisa Saraiva has been an active member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council since 2016, contributing to discussions on global challenges and future trends. She is also a member of the Future of Energy Council, where she focuses on energy regulation and infrastructure. Her contributions extend to delivering lectures to both academic and practitioner audiences across the Americas and Europe, sharing her knowledge and insights on regulation and infrastructure.