A great teacher can inspire students, build confidence, and shape their future. But what happens when students rarely see teachers or principals who look like them? These gaps not only shape students’ academic experiences but also influence their aspirations, learning outcomes, and long-term opportunities. Key Findings About Teacher Representation in the … [Read more...] about Why It Matters Who Stands in Front of the Classroom
Diversity
Partnerships to Achieve Disability Inclusion Around the World
The prevalence of disability is projected to increase from 15 percent to 20 percent in Latin America and the Caribbean according to Inter-American Development Bank’s (IDB) estimations. As a multilateral organization focused on improving lives regionally, the IDB works with countries to remove barriers to the participation of the more than 80 million people with … [Read more...] about Partnerships to Achieve Disability Inclusion Around the World
How to Improve Statistics on Diverse Population Groups Through Communities of Practice?
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?
The IDB’s Work Towards Equality
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is dedicated to improving quality of life by reducing inequalities and fostering fairer and more equitable societies where all people can reach their full potential. Detailed analysis of the challenges and opportunities in the region is essential to design effective interventions that promote inclusive development. In this … [Read more...] about The IDB’s Work Towards Equality
Disability Policies: What We Know and What We Still Need to Know
In the context of the International Day in honor of Persons with Disabilities, as happens every year, outdated statistics and tenuous information about people with disabilities will be disseminated. Albeit with good intentions, when the most shared data no longer reflects the current reality, resources and attention may end up diverted from the more striking challenges … [Read more...] about Disability Policies: What We Know and What We Still Need to Know