In Latin America and the Caribbean, socio-economic disparities affecting diverse population groups persist. For example, Indigenous peoples and Afro-descendants have historically been excluded from public policies and development programs. Similarly, the LGBTQ+ population has faced exclusion and discrimination despite increasing social acceptance in some countries in the … [Read more...] about How to Improve Statistics on Diverse Population Groups Through Communities of Practice?
Nadin Medellín
Nadin Medellín is a Specialist in the Gender and Diversity Division at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), where she leads efforts to mainstream gender and diversity perspectives into IDB-funded development programs and fosters the generation of knowledge in these areas. Her work focuses on enhancing the availability and quality of data on gender and diverse population groups, including Indigenous Peoples, Afro-descendants, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. With over 15 years of experience as an economist, Nadin has a strong track record in development and public policy, particularly in social protection, caregiving, health, and urban development. She holds a master’s degree in Urbanization and Development from the London School of Economics and a master’s in Economics and Public Policy from Tecnológico de Monterrey, where she also earned her bachelor’s degree in Economics.
Where to find social data and indicators on Latin America and the Caribbean?
Addressing the social and economic inequalities faced by people in Latin America and the Caribbean requires quantitative data and contextual information. This knowledge allows us to improve public policy decisions, which must be based on evidence. At the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), we have developed several tools that bring users closer to data and indicators of … [Read more...] about Where to find social data and indicators on Latin America and the Caribbean?
An Ethno-Racial Perspective on Non-contributory Transfer Programs
What is a Non-contributory Transfer Program? Non-contributory transfer programs are cash transfers from a government to its population that are financed from general taxes or some other item of public expenditure. In other words, those financed by funds different from the ones obtained from the contributions made by workers to the social security system. In Latin America … [Read more...] about An Ethno-Racial Perspective on Non-contributory Transfer Programs