In Latin America and the Caribbean, socio-economic disparities affecting diverse population groups persist. For example, Indigenous peoples and Afro-descendants have historically been excluded from public policies and development programs. Similarly, the LGBTQ+ population has faced exclusion and discrimination despite increasing social acceptance in some countries in the … [Read more...] about How to Improve Statistics on Diverse Population Groups Through Communities of Practice?
pueblos indígenas
“Art is proof that we exist”: Indigenous Representation in the Creative Industries
Creative industries are increasingly offering a wider variety of formats and themes. However, the characters, settings, and realities we see do not necessarily reflect the full diversity present in Latin America and the Caribbean, or in the world. This is where Indigenous representation in creative industries becomes especially relevant. In this article, we explore the … [Read more...] about “Art is proof that we exist”: Indigenous Representation in the Creative Industries
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
Intercultural Communication with and for Indigenous Peoples: Lessons from Panama
Effective intercultural communication with the indigenous peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean involves integrating linguistic, cultural and diverse local realities. The most important thing in all cases is an active and protagonist participation throughout the creation process. At the Inter-American Development Bank, we work together with indigenous peoples and … [Read more...] about Intercultural Communication with and for Indigenous Peoples: Lessons from Panama
Artificial Intelligence, Technology, and Indigenous Peoples
This blog was initially written by Edin Noé López and published in 2020. The text was updated by Lucía Rios Bellagamba and Daniela Brenes in 2024. New Frontiers: AI and Indigenous Peoples What is the link between generative artificial intelligence (AI) and the Indigenous Peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean? Technology is affecting all areas of our society, … [Read more...] about Artificial Intelligence, Technology, and Indigenous Peoples