Giorgina Garibotto

Giorgina Garibotto es Magíster en Desarrollo Humano (FLACSO, Argentina), Socióloga (UdelaR, Uruguay) y Especialista en Análisis Sociodemográfico aplicado a la gestión (UdelaR, Uruguay). Se ha dedicado a temas vinculados a políticas públicas y de salud en la primera infancia, infancia y la adolescencia. Se ha desempeñado como investigadora en diversas organizaciones de la sociedad civil nacionales e internacionales. Ha sido docente Universitaria en la Universidad de la República y en FLACSO Argentina. Desde 2005 se desempeña en el Ministerio de Desarrollo Social en el diseño, implementación y evaluación de políticas de primera infancia, infancia y adolescencia, actualmente en la dirección de Uruguay Crece Contigo.

Child Development Gaps Begin Early and Persist Into Adolescence: The Case of Uruguay

September 4, 2025 por Joaquín Paseyro - Christian Berón - Giorgina Garibotto - Florencia Lopez Boo - Natalia De Souza Leave a Comment

Children need more than basic care from the day they are born. Good nutrition, a safe environment, and opportunities for stimulation are key for the brain to develop and reach its full potential. But what happens when families lack the resources to provide these conditions? In poverty contexts, many children face multiple adversities from a very young age: family … [Read more...] about Child Development Gaps Begin Early and Persist Into Adolescence: The Case of Uruguay

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