Did you know that micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) play an essential role in economic development, job creation, and poverty reduction worldwide? On one hand, they make up 90% of all businesses, and on the other, they generate between 60% and 70% of employment and represent up to 50% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In Mexico, for example, MSMEs … [Read more...] about The Power of Small in Microenterprises and SMEs
Gina Andrade
Gina Andrade Baena is a Sector Specialist in the Gender and Diversity Division (GDI), based in Mexico. In this role, she designs, implements, and oversees programs aimed at reducing gender and diversity inequalities in the country and the region. She has over 15 years of experience working on policies and programs related to inequality and social development, including reducing gender economic gaps, across government, research, and the private sector. Trained as an economist, she holds a Ph.D. in the Economics of Education from University College London, a Master’s in Education Policy from Stanford University, and a Master’s in Economics and Public Policy from Tec de Monterrey in Mexico.
Care and Support: Persisting Challenges in the Region
Why was an International Day of Care and Support established? All people require care and support at some point in their lives. As defined by UN Women and ECLAC (2020), care encompasses various daily tasks that sustain life. This includes maintaining the household, caring for bodily needs, education, managing social relationships, and providing psychological support to the … [Read more...] about Care and Support: Persisting Challenges in the Region