The gender pay gap describes the average difference in hourly wages between male and female workers with similar qualifications and experience. In Latin America and the Caribbean, studies have documented this gap across all economies. Women in the region earn 22% less than men, regardless of their years of education. Furthermore, this gap has increased by two percentage … [Read more...] about Does Greater Availability of Care Services Lead to More Women in the Formal Labor Market?
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How can Talent be More Effectively Leveraged in the Labor Market?
Did you know that women make up 60% of university graduates in Latin America and the Caribbean? Despite this significant potential, only 10% serve on boards of directors and just 5.6% hold executive roles in large companies. These numbers highlight a critical gap: although talent is abundant, it remains far from being fully leveraged in the labor market and leadership … [Read more...] about How can Talent be More Effectively Leveraged in the Labor Market?
Women, Demographic Changes, and Care Systems in Latin America and the Caribbean
Population aging results not only from people living longer but also from steadily declining fertility rates. Countries worldwide are tackling this issue through strategies that include structural reforms of pension systems or initiatives aimed at modifying young people's preferences with economic incentives to start families, as seen in South Korea. Latin America is no … [Read more...] about Women, Demographic Changes, and Care Systems in Latin America and the Caribbean
Measuring Poverty between Men and Women: What does the Evidence Say?
Despite its significant decline in recent decades, poverty remains a persistent and complex development challenge in Latin America and the Caribbean. Understanding how poverty varies in the region is relevant but not simple. In particular, inequalities between men and women can go unnoticed in poverty analysis, as all household members are often considered poor when the … [Read more...] about Measuring Poverty between Men and Women: What does the Evidence Say?
Five Priorities for a Coordinated and Comprehensive Approach to Violence Against Women
If you have ever watched a beehive, you would have noticed that it operates through coordination. Each bee plays a role in a system based on communication, cooperation, and a shared purpose. In a similar way, institutional responses to violence against women require coordination and a comprehensive approach. Based on this promise, the 2025 Regional Policy Dialogue entitled … [Read more...] about Five Priorities for a Coordinated and Comprehensive Approach to Violence Against Women