Public interest in policies promoting racial equity is growing worldwide, especially in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), a region known for large income and racial inequalities. Afro descendants are one of the largest population groups in LAC, representing between 20 and 30 percent of the population and approximately half of the region's poor. They earn wages that are … [Read more...] about Racial Equity Budgeting: A Powerful Tool to Reduce Inequalities
Women-Owned Business Certification Programs “Sello Empresa Mujer”: An Effective Tool to Promote Women’s Participation in Public Procurement
Public procurement accounts for around 13-20% of global GDP, so it has the potential to be an important tool for governments to promote gender equality. Women-led businesses are currently underrepresented in public procurement awards. It is estimated that less than one percent of the $10 trillion spent annually on global public procurement is awarded to women-owned … [Read more...] about Women-Owned Business Certification Programs “Sello Empresa Mujer”: An Effective Tool to Promote Women’s Participation in Public Procurement