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?
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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
Women’s Football: A Platform for Development
FIFA’s women’s football revenues reached US$1.17 billion in the first year of the 2023–2026 cycle, reflecting growing interest and economic potential. In Latin America and the Caribbean, attention is now focused on one of the sport’s most important events: the Women’s Copa América. This tournament will showcase outstanding talent and serve as a key opportunity to analyze the … [Read more...] about Women’s Football: A Platform for Development
The Power of Small in Microenterprises and SMEs
Did you know that micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) play an essential role in economic development, job creation, and poverty reduction worldwide? On one hand, they make up 90% of all businesses, and on the other, they generate between 60% and 70% of employment and represent up to 50% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In Mexico, for example, MSMEs … [Read more...] about The Power of Small in Microenterprises and SMEs
Latin America and Europe Exchange Experiences on the Silver Economy
In Latin America and the Caribbean, 7.8 million people over the age of 65 need help with activities of daily living, a figure that will increase to 14 million by 2035 and to 23 million by 2050. Aging particularly affects women, who live longer than men and predominantly take on caregiving roles: 75% of dependent older adults in the region are cared for by family members, and 6 … [Read more...] about Latin America and Europe Exchange Experiences on the Silver Economy