Time-use data are an essential tool to understand how people allocate their time across different activities. Examples include paid work, unpaid domestic work, leisure, and self-care. This information provides valuable insights into productivity, how our societies are structured, and the overall well-being of the population. Additionally, such data are indispensable for public … [Read more...] about Time-Use Data: An Important Tool for Equality in Latin America and the Caribbean
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Quality: A Key Condition When Talking About Care
In the last decade, several countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have been actively working on building and strengthening care systems. This has represented a paradigm shift as it has required a broader perspective, placing the care needs of families at the center and organizing public policy responses around them. One of the main pillars of a care system is the … [Read more...] about Quality: A Key Condition When Talking About Care
Care Policies: A Strategic Decision for Companies
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to interview the head of production for one of the largest industrial companies in the region. The chance to learn her story filled me with excitement. She had managed to become the first woman to hold the position of industrial director in a company with a long production history, but one historically marked by low female … [Read more...] about Care Policies: A Strategic Decision for Companies