Currently, the world is home to 8.2 billion people. All of them share a common trait: at some point in their lives, they have required care, and very likely, they will continue to need it, especially in adulthood. Care encompasses both paid and unpaid activities that are essential for people's physical and emotional well-being. For example, cooking, attending medical … [Read more...] about On This Women’s Day, Let’s Talk About Care
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In the context of the International Day in honor of Persons with Disabilities, as happens every year, outdated statistics and tenuous information about people with disabilities will be disseminated.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
Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Latin America and the Caribbean: Do We Know How Much it Costs the Region?
Latin America and the Caribbean has made significant progress on gender equality in the last few decades. Back in 1970, not a single country had legislation against domestic violence. Today, many countries do. Despite this, one-quarter of women ages 15-49 in Latin America and the Caribbean have experienced physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. The rates range from … [Read more...] about Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Latin America and the Caribbean: Do We Know How Much it Costs the Region?