Another year is ending, and it’s time to reflect. For us at the Primeros Pasos Editorial Committee, this means reviewing which articles were the most read throughout the year, which sparked the most comments, and what topics drew the most interest. After all, looking back at what we’ve accomplished helps us plan ahead with better insights, ensuring we continue offering relevant … [Read more...] about Primeros Pasos: Favorite Articles of 2024
Policies and Programs
Inclusive Parks and Playgrounds for a Healthy and Inclusive City
In the early hours of April 16, 2016, a devastating earthquake shook Ecuador's coast, leaving destruction and loss in its wake. One of the hardest-hit cities was Portoviejo, where the earthquake severely damaged infrastructure, displaced communities, and profoundly impacted residents' sense of belonging to public spaces. Following the tragedy, a reconstruction process … [Read more...] about Inclusive Parks and Playgrounds for a Healthy and Inclusive City
Ecuador and Its Adaptation Strategy to Care for the Youngest During Times of Crisis
In order to care for the most vulnerable people in times of crisis, social protection systems need to be adaptive and resilient –– that is, they need to be able to adjust and respond flexibly and efficiently to different emergency scenarios. At the Regional Policy Dialogue, we met with policy and decision-makers from Latin America and the Caribbean to review and discuss best … [Read more...] about Ecuador and Its Adaptation Strategy to Care for the Youngest During Times of Crisis
Childcare Is Good for Mothers, and It’s Good for Kids, Too
Programs that provide care for children are good for women’s economic activity. More than 95 percent of studies in low—and middle-income countries show this, and studies in high-income countries show a similar pattern. For example, providing preschool in Argentina boosted mothers’ full-time employment. Providing daycare in Brazil boosted mothers’ work in the city of Sao Paulo … [Read more...] about Childcare Is Good for Mothers, and It’s Good for Kids, Too
What Is the Situation of Early Childhood in Mexico?
Latin America and the Caribbean remain the most unequal regions in the world. Employment, housing conditions, wages, and access to health and education reveal profound disparities, and addressing them can feel overwhelming. Early childhood offers a solid starting point, as many of these inequalities begin in the earliest years of life. What challenges and progress does Mexico … [Read more...] about What Is the Situation of Early Childhood in Mexico?