Fernanda Conforto de Oliveira
Hi, there! I am a scholar of International Political Economy and Latin American History focused on understanding when and why Global South countries turn to multilateral organizations for reform, the conditions under which support is granted, and the factors shaping both compliance and policy outcomes.
My research moves beyond traditional emphases on external constraints – such as ideology, geopolitics, and macroeconomic conditions – to examine how policymakers’ perceptions, beliefs, and emotions influence their negotiation behaviour and policy decisions. I combine archival research with statistical modelling and develop original applications of cutting-edge computational methods to analyse large-scale policy documents, allowing for granular study of decision-making processes. Ultimately, I am concerned with how the interactions between international organizations and member states shape domestic politics, global governance, and North–South relations.
I received my PhD from The Geneva Graduate Institute in 2025. Currently, I am a Senior Researcher at the University of Lausanne and a Visiting Lecturer at the Geneva Graduate Institute. I have been a consultant for the IMF and have held visiting positions at Princeton University and Virginia Tech.
Fernanda Conforto de Oliveira 