NEWS | INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION
Brussels, Belgium | September 2026
Dr. Lidia Esther Aviles, international strategist, researcher, and Founder & CEO of AELSTONE, has received a Certificate of Appreciation from the World Bank Group, recognizing her expert contribution to the Business Ready (B-READY) 2026 initiative.
The recognition acknowledges her participation in an international initiative dedicated to assessing and improving the regulatory and institutional environments that shape private-sector development, investment, and economic competitiveness worldwide.
Contributing to Global Economic Intelligence and Development
Led by the World Bank Group’s Development Economics Global Indicators team, Business Ready (B-READY) provides a comprehensive assessment of business environments across economies, examining regulatory frameworks, public services, and operational efficiency.
The initiative contributes to a broader understanding of how institutional effectiveness, economic policy, and business conditions influence investment, entrepreneurship, and sustainable economic growth.
Aviles’ expert contribution reflects her extensive professional engagement in international affairs, economic development, policy analysis, business strategy, and investment environments.
Bridging Strategic Foresight, Policy, and Economic Transformation
With two decades of multidisciplinary international experience, Dr. Aviles has developed her professional trajectory at the intersection of global strategy, sustainability, innovation, and economic transformation.
Her work encompasses strategic advisory, research, market intelligence, institutional collaboration, and emerging technologies, with a particular emphasis on anticipating structural shifts in economies, industries, and international markets.
As Founder and CEO of AELSTONE, she continues to advance strategic initiatives connecting public policy, private-sector innovation, and long-term economic development.
Her participation in Business Ready 2026 represents a further contribution to international knowledge-sharing and evidence-informed economic assessment.
A Commitment to Meaningful Global Impact
Reflecting on the recognition, Dr. Aviles stated:
“It is a privilege to contribute my expertise to an initiative of the World Bank Group. Understanding the conditions that enable economies, institutions, and businesses to thrive is fundamental to advancing sustainable development.
Throughout my career, I have remained committed to connecting research, strategic foresight, and practical implementation. I see international collaboration as an essential instrument for transforming knowledge into meaningful and lasting economic progress.”
Continuing a Trajectory of International Engagement
This recognition marks another milestone in Dr. Aviles’ ongoing engagement with international institutions, research initiatives, and global economic development efforts.
Through her advisory activities, independent research, and entrepreneurial leadership, she continues to contribute perspectives that connect policy, innovation, investment, and the evolving architecture of the global economy.
The World Bank Group’s acknowledgment underscores the value of expert participation in initiatives designed to strengthen institutional understanding and support more effective economic decision-making.
About Dr. Lidia Esther Aviles
Dr. Lidia Esther Aviles is a Belgian international strategist, researcher, entrepreneur, and global strategic advisor with approximately two decades of multidisciplinary experience spanning international affairs, economic development, sustainability, innovation, and investment strategy.
She is the Founder and CEO of AELSTONE, a Brussels-based global strategy and sustainability advisory firm, and is actively involved in international research, strategic foresight, institutional collaboration, and emerging technology initiatives.
Her professional work focuses on connecting knowledge, economic intelligence, and strategic execution to advance sustainable growth and long-term global transformation.
Recognition: World Bank Group — Business Ready 2026, Certificate of Appreciation for Expert Contribution, September 2026.
The certificate recognizes Dr. Aviles’ individual expert contribution and does not constitute an institutional endorsement of her independent activities or affiliated organizations.
