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SUMMA makes various documents available in this space, such as publications, reports, journals, infographics, and multimedia content, focused on key issues that contribute to evidence-based decision-making and public policy definitions.

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Evaluate to improve: Examining the impact of educational innovations in Latin America

This work offers an in- depth study of various cases …

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Educational technology for equity: ProFuturo’s Impact in Latin America

Although each intervention has its own objectives, intervention models and …

Disasters and education in Latin America and the Caribbean: impacts, challenges, and opportunities for resilience

The second report from the Observatory for Educational Resilience in …

Bulletin #1: Use of Evidence in Teacher Policies and Practices | June 2026

First thematic newsletter corresponding to the launch of the KIX …

Quality TPD at Scale: Policy Considerations for the Next Decade in Africa

This White Paper looks to provide African governments with a …

Newsletter #3: Use of Evidence for Early Childhood Education | December 2025

Third thematic newsletter corresponding to the KIX LAC Hub Knowledge …

Policy brief: How is educational resilience understood in Latin American and Caribbean countries?

Systematization Report of the 5th KIX LAC Regional Meeting

This document provides a systematization of the 5th KIX LAC …

KIX Conversations | From Reform to Reality: The New Curriculum Transforming Early Childhood Education in Guatemala (in Spanish)

Claudia Morales, Director General of Quality Education Management at the …

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Quality TPD at Scale: Policy Considerations for the Next Decade in Africa

This White Paper looks to provide African governments with a …

Policy brief: How is educational resilience understood in Latin American and Caribbean countries?

04 Policy Paper | Monitoring learning and the use of assessments for educational improvement

This working document was prepared as part of the Knowledge …

Policy Paper 03 | Challenges of teacher training: promoting pedagogy with a gender equality perspective in Central America and the Caribbean.

This working document was prepared within the framework of the …

Regional Comparative Studies
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National Reports and Policies
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Country Review Saint Lucia

This report provides an analysis of some of the key …

Country Review Grenada

This report provides an analysis of some of the key …

Country Report Guatemala (in Spanish)

This document addresses the main challenges of the Guatemalan educational system …

Programmes and Evaluations
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Educational technology for equity: ProFuturo’s Impact in Latin America

Although each intervention has its own objectives, intervention models and …

Evaluate to improve: Examining the impact of educational innovations in Latin America

This work offers an in- depth study of various cases …

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Mobilisation cycle. Webinar Session #2: Use of evidence for institutional change in Education

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH6Gk82aJVw Session #2 SUMMA and OECS, through its KIX LAC …

Mobilisation cycle. Webinar Session #1: Use of evidence for the institutional change in education

Session #1 SUMMA and OECS, through its KIX LAC Center, …

LAB-ED SUMMA-KIX LAC Webinar “Promoting Scalability of Educational Innovations in LAC” with The Brookings Institution

LAB-ED SUMMA-KIX LAC webinar “Promoting the scalability of educational innovations …

Session 5 – Community of Practice “Gender Equality Perspective in Education”

The Community of Practice on Gender and Education of KIX …

Educational technology for equity: ProFuturo’s Impact in Latin America

Although each intervention has its own objectives, intervention models and …

Disasters and education in Latin America and the Caribbean: impacts, challenges, and opportunities for resilience

The second report from the Observatory for Educational Resilience in …

Bulletin #1: Use of Evidence in Teacher Policies and Practices | June 2026

First thematic newsletter corresponding to the launch of the KIX …

Quality TPD at Scale: Policy Considerations for the Next Decade in Africa

This White Paper looks to provide African governments with a …

Newsletter #3: Use of Evidence for Early Childhood Education | December 2025

Third thematic newsletter corresponding to the KIX LAC Hub Knowledge …

Policy brief: How is educational resilience understood in Latin American and Caribbean countries?

Systematization Report of the 5th KIX LAC Regional Meeting

This document provides a systematization of the 5th KIX LAC …

KIX Conversations | From Reform to Reality: The New Curriculum Transforming Early Childhood Education in Guatemala (in Spanish)

Claudia Morales, Director General of Quality Education Management at the …

Expanding the Right to Education in Central America and the Caribbean

Synthesis of the results of the first stage of a …

Synthesis 5th Regional Meeting KIX LAC

The document Synthesis and lessons learned of the 5th KIX …

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Evaluate to improve: Examining the impact of educational innovations in Latin America

This work offers an in- depth study of various cases …

Newsletter #1 Use of Evidence for the Early Childhood Education | April 2025

First thematic newsletter corresponding to the KIX LAC Knowledge Mobilization …

KIX Conversations | Towards holistic early childhood development in the region (available in Spanish only)

The new edition of the KIX Conversations featured the participation …

Educational Information and Management Systems (EMIS) in Latin America and the Caribbean: Global models, challenges and practical applications

This paper discusses the importance of Education Management Information Systems …

Country Review Dominica

This country review is necessary for the establishment of a …

Haiti Country Review (French)

The study focuses on certain key aspects of the Haitian …

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Francesca Bonomelli Carrasco

Senior Researcher at SUMMA

About Francesca Bonomelli Carrasco

Francesca Bonomelli Carrasco is a Senior Researcher at SUMMA, with a background in project management, public policies, and applied research. She is interested in equity and justice which is reflected in her work and research on education, employment, inequality, migration, and gender issues.

Her previous work experience includes coordinating an educational transformation project in Paraguay, her work as a consultant for UNESCO and the ILO, and her key roles in the Ministry of Education of Chile. Currently, at SUMMA, she focuses on supporting the development of educational policies and connecting research, practice, and educational policy.

She got a master’s degree in international development studies from the University of Amsterdam, she obtained a master’s degree in labor economics for Development from the University of Turin, and her bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Chile. All of which provide her with skills, technical tools, and diverse perspectives to contribute to the important work that SUMMA is pushing forward.

Paula Salas

Evaluation Project Coordinator

About Paula Salas

Paula Salas is Coordinator of Evaluation Projects at SUMMA. Her main experience is in educational research and development of assessment instruments. She worked as an analyst at the Measurement Center of the Catholic University (MIDE UC) and for four years at the Department of Psychology of the University of Chile in various research projects, aimed at the development of psychoeducational assessment instruments to support high school students. High School Humanist Scientist and Professional Technician in the process of transition to higher education.

She is a psychologist from the University of Chile and has a master’s degree in Social Research Methods from University College London (UCL).