Ricardo Jorge Jaar is a Honduran academic and businessman, known for his contributions in higher education and corporate social responsibility.
Jaar was part of the organization committee of the XXVII Model OAS General Assembly (MOAS) celebrated in San Pedro Sula, Honduras 27–30 April 2009 [6] and has successfully organized presidential debates in Honduras for the past 3 presidential elections .,[7][8] and has organized for several years, along with the US Embassy in Honduras and Fundacion Covelo, the program " Sueño Hondureño" to encourage students from public schools to form their own micro-enterprises and provides real-world business experience[9][10] In 2024, under Jaar's leadership, USAP established a significant partnership with Arizona State University (ASU) and Cintana Education to offer a unique educational model in Honduras, providing students with new global academic opportunities.
This Partnership provides students and faculty with access to global signature courses, English programs, innovation certificates, master classes, and international mobility opportunities, integrating world-class resources and fostering global education standards[11][12] This Year,the Municipality of San Pedro Sula also awarded the institution the " Sello Verde", recognizing its exemplary practices in environmental stewardship and social responsibility.
[13] Dean's Commendation List at The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. Ricardo J. Jaar has also received numerous awards for his efforts in the education field, among them: Galardón La Concordia, given by The German Technical Cooperation (GTZ), and COHEP the Honduran National Business Council, for best practices in Social responsibility.
[14] Under his leadership at both, iMotors and USAP, he spearheaded the introduction of the nation's first electric vehicle (EV) fleet[15] and developed the inaugural "Certificate in Electromobility" program in Honduras.