The work of caregivers is fundamental to the livelihoods and well-being of societies. From caring for the home and young children, to supporting the elderly or people with disabilities. These tasks sustain the well-being of millions of people in Latin America and the Caribbean. Despite its importance, care work falls disproportionately on women and girls and is often unpaid. … [Read more...] about Towards a More Equitable Care Economy
Karen Martinez
Karen Martínez is an economist graduated from the Catholic University of Bolivia and has a master's degree in Economic Sciences with a mention in econometrics from the University of Geneva. She is an independent researcher in the areas of gender economics, social inclusion and development, and has experience in the design and management of projects with social ends. He is currently a project manager for GDLab, the Gender and Diversity Knowledge Initiative of the Inter-American Development Bank.
Research: A Key Ally for the Inclusion of People with Disabilities
In Latin America and the Caribbean, approximately one in seven people live with some form of disability, whether it’s physical, sensory, intellectual, or mental. It is estimated that this proportion will increase to one in five people in the next three decades due to the rapid aging of the population in the region. Having a disability is not uncommon; … [Read more...] about Research: A Key Ally for the Inclusion of People with Disabilities
A Call to Close Racial and Ethnic Gaps
What policies are effective in reducing ethnic-racial gaps? How can we prevent and discourage unequal treatment based on race and ethnicity? What challenges do institutions face in closing the gaps experienced by Afro-descendants and Indigenous Peoples? GDLab's new call for research proposals aims to generate academic studies that provide solid evidence to answer these … [Read more...] about A Call to Close Racial and Ethnic Gaps
Key Learnings about the LGBTQ+ Population from the Research Agenda
Evidence is fundamental to inform and guide public policies. As we mentioned in another blog post, access to high-quality data and knowledge is as important for societies as medical exams are for individuals' health. They allow us to identify problems that are often invisible to the naked eye, their underlying causes, and possible solutions. Unfortunately, data and rigorous … [Read more...] about Key Learnings about the LGBTQ+ Population from the Research Agenda
Calling all climate change, gender, and diversity researchers
What role do women and diverse groups play in climate action? How are they affected by global warming? The new GDLab call for research proposals seeks to contribute to generating knowledge to understand the challenges and opportunities at the intersection of gender, diversity, and climate change. Read more about it! What is the connection between gender, diversity, and … [Read more...] about Calling all climate change, gender, and diversity researchers