A piggy bank is a classic childhood favorite, one that has endured for generations. In the last 20 years, many children were encouraged to put away their pennies after getting to know the piggy bank Hamm, a character in the Toy Story franchise. But what may feel like a game to kids is in fact teaching them a very important habit that can set a country on a path to development: … [Read more...] about Turning a Piggy Bank into a Savings Account in Peru
The Effect of Violence on Intangible Outcomes
Sleeping with the Enemy Violence has a striking gender pattern. Men are more likely to be attacked by a stranger, while women are "sleeping with the enemy" experiencing violence mostly from their husbands, intimate partners or close relatives. Latin American countries have been aware of this situation for at least a decade. In 1994, Latin American countries signed … [Read more...] about The Effect of Violence on Intangible Outcomes
What Has Latin America Learned about Cluster Development Policies?
The Noise and Rhythm of the Markets Nahuatl was the language of the Aztecs, spoken in Central Mexico since at least the 7th century and still spoken today by almost two million people in Mexico and Central America. In nahuatl mitote is a word from mitotiqui (dancer) and itotia (to dance). However, nowadays in Mexico the word also has the connotation of “chaotic” or … [Read more...] about What Has Latin America Learned about Cluster Development Policies?
Fuerza Chile
Once again Chile has been hit by a natural disaster. A powerful earthquake measuring 8,4 on the Richter scale has caused panic, material losses, and irreparable loss of life among the Chilean population. It would seem, however, that so far the death toll and material losses have been relatively low considering the magnitude and duration of the quake. This is not by … [Read more...] about Fuerza Chile
School and Day Care: Working Mothers’ Best Friends
By Daniela Del Boca The school year that just began in some parts of Latin America and the United States completely changes the routine of mothers, who sometimes have to perform a juggling act to accommodate new schedules and activities on the family calendar. But the beginning of classes also makes the life of working mothers easier now that children are in school most of … [Read more...] about School and Day Care: Working Mothers’ Best Friends