From a development perspective, gender equality is not a "women's" problem but rather a matter of economic and social development in countries. This cross-cutting issue must be naturally integrated into all development work throughout all the productive sectors. Bolivia has made considerable progress towards gender equality in recent years, especially in education and female … [Read more...] about The importance of gender mainstreaming
Cristina Mecerreyes
IDB Sectorial Water and Sanitation Specialist. Engineer and hydrogeologist with more than 15 years of experience in development projects, she has worked in the aeronautical sector and environmental consulting in Spain, since 2005 in several African countries and since 2011 in Bolivia, especially in the water and sanitation sector. She has a master's degree in international cooperation and humanitarian aid, and a postgraduate degree in informal settlements in Latin America and Africa. She is co-author of several publications on development and the environment, and collaborates as a professor in hydrogeology applied to cooperation projects. Specialized in rural areas and watershed management, oriented to work with institutions and national counterparts.