He was secretary of Economic Programming in the 90s and Minister of Education during the government of Fernando de la Rúa. Academic, humanistic and awarded for its double contribution in sociology and economy.
The economist and sociologist Juan José Llach He died at age 81, leaving a deep mark on public life, academic research and the design of educational and economic policies in Argentina. Professor emeritus of the IAE Business School, member of various academies and twice winner of the Konex Award, Llach was a figure respected by all sectors of the ideological spectrum.
Born on February 7, 1945, he combined his training early in Sociology (UCA) and Economy (UBA)a double look that marked his analytical approach throughout his career. Llach stood out for linking the country’s structural challenges with an integral perspective, crossed by the dialogue between economy, politics, ethics and education.
Public Function: From the Menem Economic Team to the Rúa Cabinet
During the government of Carlos MenemLlach was Secretary of Economic Programming between 1991 and 1996in full convertibility stage. From that strategic technical position, he had a central role in the implementation of the State Reform Program, Economic Liberalization and Macroeconomic Stabilization.
Later, between 1999 and 2000he assumed like Minister of Education Under the presidency of Fernando de la Rúain a context marked by fiscal restriction and political crisis. Even so, he promoted policies aimed at improving the equity and quality of the education system, prioritizing the technical debate and federalism in educational planning.
Academic Thought and Social Commitment
Llach developed an extensive academic career in key institutions such as the University of Buenos Airesthe Universidad Australhe Di Tella Institute and the CONICET. He founded and directed the Gese Center (Government, Business, Society and Economics), from where he promoted interdisciplinary analysis. He was also a member of the National Academy of Economic Sciencesthe National Education Academy and the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences.
He published more than 40 academic works and six books, including:
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Reconstruction or stagnation (1987),
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Another century, another Argentina (1997),
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The challenge of educational equity (2006, together with Silvina Gvirtz).
In these texts he addressed from Argentine economic history to the persistent inequalities of the education system.
Transversal recognition and humanistic legacy
Throughout his life, he received multiple distinctions. In 1996he was awarded the Konex Award in Sociologyand in 1998 for your contribution to Economy. He also stood out as a promoter of Catholic social thought and interreligious dialogue, being a common voice in media and spaces for political and ethical reflection.
From the Universidad Austral They expressed “deep regret” and highlighted their “decisive contribution to the study of the relationship between economy, society and ethics.” Also political and former officials of different currents fired him with respect, valuing his integrity, intellectual honesty and commitment to the common good.
“Juan José was a rigorous intellectual, but above all a humanist committed to a more just Argentina”, Expressed a former Geste of the GESE.
Source: Ambito
