In Latin America, Afro-descendant youth continue to face racial inequality. This reflects as significant challenges in accessing and completing education, driven by historical and structural inequalities that date back to the colonial era. From low completion rates in primary and secondary school to high dropout rates and limited representation in higher education, these … [Read more...] about Racial Inequality in Education: Challenges and Pathways for Afro-descendant Youth in Latin America
Women Caregivers: Pillars of an Aging Society
In Latin America and the Caribbean, it is estimated that between 2020 and 2050, the number of older people will increase from 8 million to 23 million, reaching one in three people over 65 by 2085. This change will lead to an increase in the dependency ratio from 14% to 16% accompanied by a demand that will require close to 14 million paid caregivers, mainly in long-term care … [Read more...] about Women Caregivers: Pillars of an Aging Society
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?
Towards a More Equitable Care Economy
The work of caregivers is fundamental to the livelihoods and well-being of societies. From caring for the home and young children, to supporting the elderly or people with disabilities. These tasks sustain the well-being of millions of people in Latin America and the Caribbean. Despite its importance, care work falls disproportionately on women and girls and is often unpaid. … [Read more...] about Towards a More Equitable Care Economy
Indigenous Peoples and the Challenges of Greater Interculturality in Health
Different cultures around the world have developed their own understandings of health and illness. In the case of Indigenous peoples, this has involved the development of practices passed down from generation to generation, enabling them to survive and remain as distinct human groups. While today our understanding of health is generally governed by the standards of modern, … [Read more...] about Indigenous Peoples and the Challenges of Greater Interculturality in Health