Indigenous people in rural areas of Latin America face significant gaps in access to energy, water and sanitation services, transportation, health, and education services, among others. In twelve countries in our region: How Can We Build Solutions? Designing and building infrastructure through conventional solutions is not enough to respond to these gaps and address … [Read more...] about Ethno-engineering: Designing Infrastructure Through Ethnic Diversity
A Journey into Leadership as a Caribbean Woman
From a young age, kids learn by observing, listening and asking questions. I know I learned a lot from seeing my dad working hard, sometimes late shifts at night, and figuring out how to solve problems in challenging situations. I was raised by him as a single dad until the age of 8, a few miles outside of the capital city of Jamaica, Kingston. I believe that the time spent … [Read more...] about A Journey into Leadership as a Caribbean Woman
Universal Policies: Secret Tools to Close Gender and Diversity Gaps
Pink Does Not Equal Gender Equity The color pink continues to reign strong when we talk about gender equity. To many brands and organizations, bright pink signifies their product or organization's commitment to improving women’s lives. “We are SO excited to unveil our brand-new, dazzlingly pink logo to celebrate Women's History Month and International … [Read more...] about Universal Policies: Secret Tools to Close Gender and Diversity Gaps
A House for Trans People
Trans People and Access to Housing What does your home mean to you? For some, it is a place to grow, learn, and find a supportive environment with family members. A home is also the infrastructure that protects from weather, rain, and external dangers. Unfortunately, for trans people, the concept of home is often linked to discrimination and exclusion so painful that it … [Read more...] about A House for Trans People
A New Push for Gender, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the Boards of IDB and IDB Invest: Why It Matters
At the end of 2022, the Boards of Executive Directors of the IDB and IDB Invest approved the formation of a Working Group on Gender, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (GDEI). They recognized the group as an opportunity to improve development outcomes by striving for equal representation, voice and rights – especially given the fact that over the past decade, women have held an … [Read more...] about A New Push for Gender, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the Boards of IDB and IDB Invest: Why It Matters