A strong public and private commitment with the more than 800 indigenous groups in Latin America & the Caribbean is needed to boost their contribution to economic development. Better and more investment in indigenous territories is a must, as part of an approach based on development with identity that increases the efficiency and impact of such investment. In the … [Read more...] about How to Ramp Up the Social and Economic Contributions of Indigenous Peoples
Stephanie Oueda
Stephanie es jefa de género y diversidad en BID Invest, con sede en Washington D.C. En BID Invest, nuestro objetivo es mejorar vidas. Como jefa de género y diversidad, el papel de Stephanie es asegurar que todas las operaciones, cuando sea relevante, tengan un impacto positivo para conducir a una sociedad con mayor equilibrio de género. Principalmente, se enfoca en el empoderamiento de las mujeres, aunque también cubre el empoderamiento de hombres en el Caribe. Bajo su liderazgo, esta área de la organización ahora busca programas de acogida para incluir a otros grupos insuficientemente representados y aumentar otras dimensiones de la diversidad con el fin de trabajar hacia una sociedad más inclusiva. Por ejemplo, la inclusión de personas afrodescendientes, LGBT+, indígenas y con discapacidad. Stephanie cuenta con dos maestrías, una en economía y otra en ciencias políticas de la Universidad de Montreal y la Universidad de la Sorbona, respectivamente.
Financial Institutions: Closing Gender Gaps in the Region
Opening doors for women inside and outside of financial institutions is quickly becoming two sides of the same coin. Setting aside budgets and prejudices is the next step for creating leadership and management opportunities for women in Latin America and the Caribbean. … [Read more...] about Financial Institutions: Closing Gender Gaps in the Region
Why are diversity and inclusion good for business?
On Tuesday May 21st we celebrated the World Day for Cultural Diversity, Dialogue and Development. Let’s pause and think for a moment why everyday more businesses are incorporating and discussing these concepts. … [Read more...] about Why are diversity and inclusion good for business?
How to invest with a gender lens?
Gender lens investing is a profitable and socially responsible wager that generates improved business performance and multiplies the well-being of a community. It is also a courageous and positive way to do business. … [Read more...] about How to invest with a gender lens?
Business tackling gender violence: An economic imperative
The private sector has a moral obligation to set the goal of eradicating violence against women. However, this is also an economic imperative, given that corporate inaction in this regard has significant costs. … [Read more...] about Business tackling gender violence: An economic imperative
