How do we make decisions when our lives are so complex? An increasingly popular way to approach this question is through behavioral sciences—the science of evaluating psychological, cognitive, emotional, cultural, neuroscience and social factors and their impact on decisions. To explore the intersection between behavioral sciences and public policies, the Inter-American … [Read more...] about Interview: Changing Parental Behavior with Behavioral Tools Can Help Children Reach their Full Potential
Andrea Proaño Calderon
Andrea Proaño es consultora en comunicaciones en la División de Protección Social y Salud del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo. Tiene experiencia en creación y edición de contenidos, manejo de redes sociales, y comunicación estratégica en organizaciones internacionales, empresa privada, academia y sociedad civil. Es licenciada en Periodismo Multimedios por la Universidad San Francisco de Quito, en Ecuador, y Máster en Comunicación Internacional con enfoque en Desarrollo Social por la American University de Washington.
Interview: Our Moms are Our Mentors
Did you know that, by the time they reach the fifth grade, there are almost three times as many boys as girls in the top 5% with regards to math achievement? This gap, contrary to popular belief, cannot be explained by biological differences. Rather, it may have a lot to do with, among other factors, sociocultural and inter-generational barriers that play negatively on girls’ … [Read more...] about Interview: Our Moms are Our Mentors
Interview: Time for a Reality Check in Early Childhood Services
For children to develop to their full potential, 'nurturing care' during the early years is required. Multi-sectorial, integrated interventions enable nurturing environments by adopting an individual-child and family perspective. Mihaela Ionescu, Program Director at ISSA, sums it up like this: “No one can whistle a symphony. It really requires an orchestra.” The conversation … [Read more...] about Interview: Time for a Reality Check in Early Childhood Services