Renata Zilli
Email: renata.zilli@ecipe.org
Areas of Expertise: WTO and Globalisation Latin America North-America
Renata Zilli is a Researcher at ECIPE. She is a graduate of the master’s degree in International Economics and Latin American Studies of the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies of Johns Hopkins University. She also holds a master’s degree in International Relations and International Trade and Commerce Law from Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. In parallel, she has undertaken additional professional development studies in world-renowned universities such as the University of Warwick, Complutense University, and El Colegio de México.
In academia, Renata served as the director of the undergraduate program in International Relations at the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education Campus Puebla (2017-2018), her Alma Mater. At the time of her appointment, and she became one of the youngest female professionals assigned to this position. She has been involved in research projects on issues related to economic globalisation and international affairs in different public, private and non-profit entities, such as the United Kingdom Trade and Investment (UKTI) at the British Consulate in Sydney, Australia, and the office for the implementation of the USMCA at the Mexican Embassy in Washington D.C., the Elcano Royal Institute in Madrid, and the Wilson Center in Washington D.C.
As a social entrepreneur, she co-founded TradeTankMx, the first Mexican think tank by young professionals oriented to the study of international trade. Renata’s opinions have appeared in different media outlets such as Foreign Affairs Latinoamérica, El Universal, and El Economista.
ECIPE Policy Briefs
Increasing Economic Opportunity and Competitiveness in the EU: The Role of Micro-Credentials
As Europe experiences rapid technological advancements driven by innovations such as automation, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet of Things, the demands on the workforce are evolving at an unprecedented pace. This shift has exposed the limitations of traditional education systems, which struggle to equip individuals with the skills needed to thrive in a dynamic job market. Micro-credentials – short, targeted learning experiences – are emerging as a...
ECIPE Policy Briefs
Trading Up: An EU Trade Policy for Better Market Access and Resilient Sourcing
Europe’s competitiveness could be substantially improved by a trade policy that facilitates more trade and other forms of cross-border exchange. The evidence is clear: the EU trades less with the rest of the world than would be expected given the size of its economy. With 85 percent of global growth happening outside of the EU – and with an increasing share of all new technologies, innovations, patents, human capital, and R&D expenditure emerging in other...
ECIPE Policy Briefs
The Imperative of International Cooperation for EU Competitiveness and Resilience in Technology-Driven Industries
The EU must embrace international cooperation and collaboration in technology-driven industries to ensure competitiveness and global relevance, while also considering the drawbacks of isolationist policies. The EU’s commitment to open markets and global cooperation has historically been its strength, and EU policymakers should continue to prioritise on these principles. Global markets, international R&D collaboration and global industry-led standards are...
New Globalisation
The New Globalisation: SMEs and International Trade – The Supply Chain is as Important as Direct Exports
The disproportionately small share of exports from Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) is a cause of concern in modern trade policy. For developed countries, they typically account for over 95% of all businesses, two-thirds of the labour force, yet less than 50% of economic activity, and under a third of total export value. There is a compelling global narrative which argues we are missing a major economic opportunity. Conventional policy responses have been to...
Media Mention
Sistema democráticos en crisis, el auge de los populismos
Renata Zilli looks into how Trump's announcement for a 25% tariff on all imports from Mexico and Canada marks a major ideological shift via El...
Media Mention
EU-US trade relations, navigating high seas, searching for compromise
Summary of the event "EU-US trade relations – What does the future hold?" hosted by Euractiv that highlights some of the interventions by Renata...
Media Mention
AB Sınırda Karbon Düzenlemesi Mekanizması’nın Lojistik Sektörüne Etkisi
The paper "The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and Its Border Effects: How Can Europe Become a Better Neighbour?" is referenced in an...
Media Mention
European Council Think Tank Review – June 2024
Multiple ECIPE studies are featured in the Think Tank Review of June 2024 curated by the European...
Article
Sheinbaum y Sánchez
Renata Zilli provides her opinion on the controversy due to the absence of relevant Spanish representatives at Claudia Sheinbaum's Presidential...
Article
Las próximas elecciones europeas y el futuro de su integración
Renata Zilli op-ed for El Economista of Mexico on the European Parliament Elections and the future of EU's trade...
Article
La cuestionada efectividad de las sanciones a Rusia
Renata Zilli writes for El Universal Mexico on the arguable efficacy of economic sanctions to...
Article
“La nueva Doctrina Monroe”: America ¿para los chinos?
Renata Zilli writes an opinion for El Universal on the diplomatic opportunity that the absence of the Mexican president to the summit of the...
Book or Paper
Overcoming Barriers: How the EU Can Improve Trade Finance Access for Neighbouring Countries
Fourth paper crafted in collaboration with Bertelsmann Stiftung under the "Sovereign Europe: Strategic Management of Global Interdependence" project...
Book or Paper
Beyond Barriers: Rethinking CAP to Enable Agricultural Export Diversity in the EU Neighbourhood
Third paper crafted in collaboration with Bertelsmann Stiftung under the "Sovereign Europe: Strategic Management of Global Interdependence" project...
Book or Paper
The Extraterritorial Impact of EU Digital Regulations: How Can the EU Minimise Adverse Effects for the Neighbourhood?
Second paper crafted in collaboration with Bertelsmann Stiftung under the "Sovereign Europe: Strategic Management of Global Interdependence" project...
Book or Paper
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and Its Border Effects: How Can Europe Become a Better Neighbour?
First paper crafted in collaboration with Bertelsmann Stiftung focusing on...
Speech or Presentation
EU-US trade relations – What does the future hold?
Renata Zilli contributed in the event "EU-US trade relations – What does the future hold?" supported by VDMA and hosted by...
Speech or Presentation
Entrevista Renata Zilli, especialista en economía política Internacional
Renata Zilli is interviewed by Oliva Noticias concerning the diplomatic crisis between Mexico and...
Speech or Presentation
Renata Zilli sobre los desafíos económicos para la región latinoamericana
Renata Zilli comments for Red Carolina on the economic challenges that Latin America...
Speech or Presentation
TvMigranteInforma: 12 años de programa DACA en EEUU
Renata Zilli interview for Canal Catorce on the outcome of the European Parliament...