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Ivonne A-Baki

Ivonne A-Baki

Ivonne A-Baki is an Ecuadorian diplomat, peace negotiator, and global advocate for biodiversity, responsible innovation, and multilateral cooperation. With over four decades of public service across diplomacy, government, education, and cultural leadership, she has built a distinguished career advancing dialogue among nations and promoting collaborative solutions to global challenges.
She has served as Ambassador of Ecuador to the United States, France, Monaco, and the Gulf region, and played a key advisory role in peace negotiations contributing to the 1998 Ecuador–Peru Peace Agreement. Throughout her diplomatic career, she has worked to strengthen cooperation between Latin America, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and North America, fostering partnerships grounded in mutual respect and shared progress.
A recognized leader in environmental diplomacy, A-Baki has championed initiatives to protect the Amazon and the Galápagos, including support for multinational ocean conservation agreements and innovative financing mechanisms for biodiversity protection. She has consistently emphasized the connection between peace, sustainable development, and environmental stewardship, advocating for inclusive models that elevate local and Indigenous leadership while advancing global cooperation.
Beyond diplomacy, she has held senior government and multilateral leadership roles, including Minister of Foreign Trade and President of the Andean Parliament, and has served as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for the Dialogue of Civilizations. Her work spans public policy, economic development, intercultural dialogue, and education, supported by graduate studies in public administration and public policy at Harvard Kennedy School.
At the AI for Good Summit, Ivonne A-Baki brings a global perspective focused on ensuring that emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, are developed responsibly and used to advance peace, sustainable development, and equitable opportunity. Her approach emphasizes ethical innovation, international cooperation, and practical solutions that help the United Nations and the global community respond effectively to the challenges of a rapidly changing world.

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In person
9 July 2026
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11:40 - 12:10
EST - New York
CST - Beijing
PST - Los Angeles
AWST - Perth, Australia
AI for Indigenous people

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