Authors: Emma Nälsund-Hadley & Noam Angrist Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) school systems are enduring a challenge to learning and skill development without precedent. No other region in the world, has lost as many school days. Throughout the region, education experts agree on the importance of urgently tackling the COVID-19 learning slide, taking on the challenge … [Read more...] about Accelerate Learning for All – Education in Latin America and the Caribbean over the Next Several Years
Education and work
The future of the entertainment industry depends on skills, developing creative talent, and diversity of voices in the region
We’re witnessing a new boom in the audiovisual industry in Latin America and the Caribbean. Financially speaking, it’s estimated that in 2019 alone, more than $5.7 billion US dollars were invested in audiovisual productions, which led to the creation of more than 1.6 million direct and indirect jobs in Latin America, according to a study from Olsberg SPI [1].And the … [Read more...] about The future of the entertainment industry depends on skills, developing creative talent, and diversity of voices in the region
Targeting the development of soft skills in developing countries: Evidence from a growing literature
Jessica Leight is a research fellow in the Poverty, Health and Nutrition Division at International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). Her research agenda focuses on human capital accumulation for women and girls as well as agricultural institutions and structural transformation. She is a special guest in our blog series about the development of #skills21 in Latin America … [Read more...] about Targeting the development of soft skills in developing countries: Evidence from a growing literature
Workforce Development and Closing the Global Digital Skills Gap
Richard Wang is the CEO of the global technology education company Coding Dojo. As a leading education and technology executive, Richard is committed to creating economic mobility and increasing opportunities for workers to reskill or upskill so they can meaningfully participate in the digital economy. He is also a special guest in our blog series about the development of … [Read more...] about Workforce Development and Closing the Global Digital Skills Gap
Digital skills to write a 21st Century CV and navigate the labor market with Artificial Intelligence
Giancarlo Raicovi is the founder of Doctor CV and serial entrepreneur awarded for his innovative spirit by private firms and the governments of Peru and Chile. He is an employability expert and a special guest in our blog series about the development of #skills21 in Latin America and the Caribbean. In the past, we used to write our resumé to persuade the person reading … [Read more...] about Digital skills to write a 21st Century CV and navigate the labor market with Artificial Intelligence