Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) cities are spaces of contrast. Extreme poverty coexists with extreme wealth, generating situations of deep-rooted inequality. Discrimination in the bustling cities of Latin America often goes unnoticed. Yet, it significantly impacts the lives of minorities and disadvantaged groups. Understanding and addressing these barriers is not just a … [Read more...] about How to address discrimination and inclusion in Latin American cities?
Paloma Acevedo
Paloma Acevedo es economista, Especialista en Desarrollo Urbano y Vivienda en el Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo. Desde la oficina de Ecuador, y anteriormente Argentina, trabaja con los gobiernos de Latinoamérica en la originación, el diseño, la implementación y la evaluación de proyectos de desarrollo en el área de vivienda y mejoramiento de barrios vulnerables. Anteriormente se desempeñó como especialista en Evaluación en la Oficina de Planeación estratégica del BID donde contribuyó en la generación de conocimiento y evaluabilidad de los proyectos. Tiene un doctorado en Economía con especialización en Evaluación de Políticas Públicas por la Universidad Complutense de Madrid y un Master en economía cuantitativa en el Centro de Estudios Monetarios y Financieros (CEMFI). Antes de trabajar en el BID fue Especialista en Monitoreo y Evaluación en el Banco Mundial trabajando en la oficina del Economista Jefe del Sector de Desarrollo Humano y en el Departamento de Investigación. A lo largo de estos años ha ampliado la agenda de desarrollo urbano y vivienda en América Latina profundizando en aspectos de inclusión y sostenibilidad desde su rol de Jefa de Proyecto. También ha combinado este rol con la realización de evaluaciones de impacto para informar a las políticas públicas de gobiernos, algunas de las cuales han sido publicadas en prestigiosas revistas
International Workers’ Day: How to reduce employment discrimination ?
More than 20% of Latin Americans and Caribbeans feel they are discriminated against. Unfortunately, this is not just a perception; discrimination is an invisible reality and has a lot to do with purchasing power and place of residence. Last year, on the occasion of International Workers' Day, we published an article showing how the IDB had found that people living in vulnerable … [Read more...] about International Workers’ Day: How to reduce employment discrimination ?
Have you ever been discriminated against?
You will probably have felt unfairly treated at some point, feeling that you were not given the same benefits or opportunities as the people around you. This situation increases if, in addition, you belong to a vulnerable group or minority, either because of your ethnicity, nationality, gender, place of residence, sexual condition or physical/mental capacity, among … [Read more...] about Have you ever been discriminated against?
Does living in a vulnerable neighborhood influence the options of finding a job?
Discrimination is an invisible, but actual barrier. It not only prevents part of the population from accessing the same benefits and opportunities as those who are not discriminated against, but it also slows down the development of our region. Discrimination can take many shapes and forms and manifest in multiple places. Did you know that two people with the same experience … [Read more...] about Does living in a vulnerable neighborhood influence the options of finding a job?
Do neighborhood improvement programs improve school attendance?
Every January 24 we commemorate the International Day of Education. This celebration offers us an excellent opportunity to highlight the importance of quality education for countries to break the cycle of poverty that leaves behind millions of children, youth, and adults. For this reason, today's blog will be dedicated to present a recent study that has found evidence of the … [Read more...] about Do neighborhood improvement programs improve school attendance?