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Engagement is a core value in my work. ​Currently, I work for the Extension Regional Economics Program, where we provide economic analysis to support economic development, enhance public understanding of issues with implications for local and regional economies, and empower communities and industries to thrive. 

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Beyond peer-reviewed publications, I have authored numerous policy briefs, extension reports, and technical documents on natural resource use, agricultural sustainability, and rural development. â€‹

Co-creation workshop with local citizens, Ñeembucú, Paraguay​

Peer-reviewed policy briefs 

  1. Montanía, C. V., & Duval, D. (2025). How much of Arizona’s agricultural production stays in-state? The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension (az2121).

  2. Parra, C., Montanía, C.V., Vidal, V., Ríos, M., Closs, A., Figueredo, A., Quiñónez, R., Yegros, O. (2024). Monitoreo participativo de la alimentación escolar en Paraguay: Aprendizajes y desafíos. Notas de Política UNDP LAC (26).

  3. Setrini, G., Mongelós, T., Hernández, G., Ovando, F., Montanía, C.V., Parra, C., Ríos, M., Recalde, M. (2023). What are the main barriers to formalizing paid domestic work? Lessons from Paraguay. Development Futures Series. United Nations Development Programme.

  4. Montanía, C.V., Parra, C., Setrini, G., and Ríos, M. (2021). Social capital in Paraguay: an asset to combat vulnerability during the COVID-19 pandemic? Development Futures Series. United Nations Development Programme

Selected Extension Reports

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  1. Montanía, C. V., & Duval, D. (2025). Arizona Local Foods and North-South Food Pipeline. Available at SSRN 5336502.

  2. Montanía, C. V., Frisvold, G., & Duval, D. (2025). The Contribution of Cotton to Arizona's Economy. Available at SSRN 5283625.

  3. Montanía, C. V., Duval, D., & Frisvold, G. (2025). The Contribution of Agricultural Exports to Arizona's Economy. Available at SSRN 5187309.

  4. Montanía, C. V., Duval, D., & Frisvold, G. (2025). Arizona's Agribusiness System in the State Economy: An Economic Contribution Analysis for 2022. Available at SSRN 5136861.

  5. Montanía, C. V., Duval, D., Quintero, J. H., & Frisvold, G. (2025). Arizona's Horse Racing Industry: An Economic Contribution Analysis. Available at SSRN 5136655.

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The complete list can be found here.

Selected Technical Reports

  1. Escobar, C., Montanía, C.V., Setrini, G., Parra, C., Garicoche, J., Ríos, M., Giménez, A. ¿Cómo influye el acceso a alimentos frescos y nutritivos en la diversidad de la dieta de los hogares paraguayos?. UNDP. 2023.

  2. Montanía, C.V., Parra, C., Setrini, G., and Ríos, M. Dignificando el reciclaje a través de la confianza mutua. UNDP, 2022. 

  3. Setrini, G., Hernández, G., Montanía, C.V., Ovando, F., Ríos, M., Parra, C., Recalde, M., Montt., G. The Meaning of Social Security Among Workers in the Construction Industry. MTESS/UNDP. 2022.

  4. Montanía, C.V, Parra, C., Setrini, G., and Ríos, M.  El Capital Social durante la pandemia en Paraguay. UNDP, 2022. 

  5. Ovando F., Montanía, C.V, Parra, C., Setrini, G., Ríos, M., Recalde, M., Montt, G.  MTESS/UNDP. 2022. Construyendo conocimiento y conciencia sobre derechos. Working paper. AccLab UNDP. Asunción, Paraguay. 34 p.

 

​Complete list:: https://www.undp.org/es/authors/claudia-montania

Selected Academic Blogs

  1. Data to drive the development of the garment sector with Georgina Hernández, Fernando Ovando, Gustavo Setrini, Cristhian Parra, Mónica Ríos, and Marisol Jara Hüttemann. UNDP Paraguay. 

  2. In Their Own Voice: Understanding Domestic Work from the Perspective of Workers’ Experiences with Georgina Hernández, Tannya Mongelós, Fernando Ovando, Gustavo Setrini, Mónica Recalde, Mónica Ríos, and Cristhian Parra. UNDP Paraguay. 

  3. Mapping social capital, economic vulnerability, and collective action in times of COVID 19 - Part II with with Cristhian Parra, Gustavo Setrini, and Mónica Ríos. UNDP Paraguay. 

  4. Domestic work: a challenge and a learning agenda for Paraguay with Gustavo Setrini, Tannya Mongelós, Georgina Hernández, Fernando Ovando, Cristhian Parra, and Mónica Ríos. UNDP Paraguay. 

  5. Recycling as a collective action dilemma: how can we address recycling challenges in Asuncion? with Cristhian Parra, Gustavo Setrini, Mónica Ríos, and Alejandra Acuña Balbuena. UNDP Paraguay.

 

​Complete list: https://www.undp.org/es/authors/claudia-montania

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