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GDLab new call for proposals about inclusion of people with disabilities

Research: A Key Ally for the Inclusion of People with Disabilities 

April 1, 2024 Por Monserrat Bustelo - Claudia Martinez A. - Karen Martinez Leave a Comment


In Latin America and the Caribbean, approximately one in seven people live with some form of disability, whether it’s physical, sensory, intellectual, or mental. It is estimated that this proportion will increase to one in five people in the next three decades due to the rapid aging of the population in the region. Having a disability is not uncommon; rather, it is an intrinsic part of our human diversity. 

However, people with disabilities continue to face barriers that limit their participation on equal terms in virtually all aspects of life. This increases their vulnerability during crises. Additionally, discrimination and the lack of accessibility and inclusive services exacerbate inequalities, intersecting with other identities such as gender, age, ethnic origin, among others. 

Despite legal and political advancements to promote inclusion, there is still a lack of solid evidence regarding the effectiveness of these initiatives. Closing the knowledge gaps is crucial for designing scalable and effective policies that address the challenges faced by people with disabilities in the region, taking into account population aging. 

New Call for Proposals! The GDLab has Launched a Research Call Aimed at Closing the Gaps 

The GDLab, the Gender and Diversity Knowledge Initiative of the IDB Group, has launched a research call that seeks robust proposals to generate quantitative evidence on effective programs and policies that promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in areas such as education, employment, social protection, health, housing, and transportation. 

This call is open to researchers, universities, research centers, and specialists from the public and private sectors, as well as IDB staff associated with external research teams. 

The proposals will be evaluated by an expert scientific committee composed of specialists from the IDB Group and invited external advisors, Marcus A. Winters (Boston University) and Beatrix Eugster (University of St. Gallen). The committee will assess the proposals based on their relevance, innovation, scalability, replicability, methodological quality, and the team’s capacity to carry out the research project. 

The application deadline is May 12, 2024. More information about the call and the application process is available in the brochure linked below. 

A person with hearing impairment and another with Down syndrome appear in a banner inviting consultation of the informational brochure for the GDLab’s new call for proposals.
Download the brochure with all the information that you need.  

The GDLab call for proposals is part of a series of efforts aimed at promoting knowledge generation with an impact on the well-being of people with disabilities in the region. We invite you to explore these three resources: 

  1. A GDLab Policy Brief that summarizes relevant evidence and knowledge gaps in areas such as education, social protection, and labor markets. 
  1. GDLab’s “Evidence for Inclusion” Webinar Series that explores how high-quality evidence enables the identification of effective policies to promote equity, well-being, and accessibility for people with disabilities. 
  1. An Academic Seminar organized by GDLab, the Gender and Diversity Division, and the Research Department of the IDB. This seminar delves into cutting-edge studies on the topic. 

Join us in closing the knowledge gaps related to the inclusion of people with disabilities through rigorous and innovative research. This call represents an unprecedented opportunity for researchers and institutions to access funding and support for impactful work that can transform the lives of people with disabilities in our region. 

Together, we can advance evidence generation to guide more inclusive policies! Don’t miss this opportunity—be part of this call. 


Filed Under: Diversity Tagged With: diversity, inclusión, oportunidades económicas, personas con discapacidad

Monserrat Bustelo

Monserrat Bustelo es economista líder de la División de Género y Diversidad del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID). Desde su ingreso al Banco en 2011, Monserrat ha liderado proyectos de investigación en el área de empoderamiento económico de las mujeres, relacionados con la prestación de servicios integrados, la paternidad activa, la transmisión de la violencia intergeneracional, la participación femenina en el trabajo y el futuro del trabajo (entre otros). ). Antes de unirse al BID, trabajó para el Banco Mundial en proyectos relacionados con la pobreza y los mercados laborales en América Latina y el Caribe. Monserrat tiene un doctorado en Economía Aplicada de la Universidad de Illinois en Urbana-Champaign y una maestría en Economía de la Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina.

Claudia Martinez A.

Claudia Martínez A. es Lead Economist del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo. Realizó su PhD en economía en la Universidad de Michigan y es economista de la Universidad de Chile. Sus áreas de especialización son el desarrollo económico y las finanzas públicas. Su investigación se enfoca discapacidad, participación laboral femenina, emprendimiento y educación en América Latina. Su investigación ha sido publicada en The Review of Economics and Statistics, American Economic Journal- Applied, Journal of Human Resources y Journal of Development Economics.

Karen Martinez

Karen Martinez is an economist specializing in international development and project management. She is part of the coordination team of the IDB Group’s Gender and Diversity Knowledge Initiative, promoting high-impact research aimed at building more inclusive and equitable societies. She holds a master’s degree in economics with a concentration in quantitative methods from the University of Geneva, as well as a certification in impact evaluation and data analysis for development projects. Prior to joining the IDB, she worked as a researcher at various think tanks and research centers in Bolivia, collaborated with Innovations for Poverty Action in Sierra Leone, and taught at Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar.

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