The new dynamics of teleworking have left a deep impression on our lives. This has altered the way we work and distribute responsibilities at home. Events that generate changes in employment, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, have impacted gender roles, paid and unpaid work. A data analysis of Costa Rica and El Salvador reveals recent transformations in the gender gap regarding … [Read more...] about Redefining work and family life: the impact of teleworking on the gender gap
Marta Ruiz-Arranz
Marta Ruiz-Arranz es asesora económica principal en el Departamento de Países de Centroamérica, Haití, México, Panamá y República Dominicana del BID y anteriormente se desempeñó como asesora económica para la región andina. Antes de unirse al BID en 2015, Marta trabajó durante 12 años en el Fondo Monetario Internacional, donde fue jefa adjunta de división en el Departamento de Asuntos Fiscales. Marta Ruiz-Arranz recibió su doctorado en economía por la Universidad de Harvard.
Laws for gender equality: a step towards economic growth
Women in Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic participate less in the labor market than men, less than the average for women in Latin America and the Caribbean, and less than women in the OECD: This directly impacts the growth of countries and even affects the region's GDP per capita. One of the factors influencing this situation is the set of social norms … [Read more...] about Laws for gender equality: a step towards economic growth