Throughout the history of humanity, technological advances have driven different radical transformations in the material and social conditions of production. We are currently witnessing a new phase in the transformation of the global economy, the Fourth Industrial Revolution, which centers on the digitization of the manufacturing sector and is driven by surprising increases in … [Read more...] about Industry 4.0—Manufacturing the Future
Ana Inés Basco
Ana Inés Basco es Especialista en Integración del Instituto para la Integración de América Latina y el Caribe (INTAL) del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID). Se desempeñó como consultora de la misma institución durante 10 años en el área de capacidad institucional, específicamente en temas de seguridad ciudadana. Trabajó anteriormente en el Ministerio de Agricultura de la Argentina, en la Secretaría de Transporte del mismo país y en organizaciones de la sociedad civil en el campo de las políticas públicas. Es Economista y Licenciada en Ciencia Política, ambas de la Universidad de Buenos Aires. Posee una maestría en integración económica regional de la Universidad Internacional de Andalucía y un postgrado en Gestión de Negocios Internacionales de la Universidad de Georgetown. Ha publicado sobre la gobernanza, la reforma del Estado y la seguridad ciudadana en América Latina y el Caribe.
Technology, a tool to integrate women into the markets of the region
Industrial Revolution 4.0, which is marked by the use of robotics, automation, artificial intelligence, and digitization in the economy and everyday life, has brought massive benefits, including greater efficiency and productivity. However, its potential for destroying jobs is also prompting genuine concerns. This challenge is facing citizens the world over, but Latin Americans … [Read more...] about Technology, a tool to integrate women into the markets of the region
TECHNO-INTEGRATION IN LATIN AMERICA
INSTITUTIONS, EXPONENTIAL TRADE, AND EQUALITY IN THE AGE OF ALGORITHMS In a world in which globalization is being called into question, especially in developed countries, Latin Americans appear to be committed to regional integration, globalization, and free trade. These conclusions emerged from “Techno-Integration in Latin America: Institutions, Exponential Trade, and Equality … [Read more...] about TECHNO-INTEGRATION IN LATIN AMERICA
Argentinian Millennials: Are They Ready for the 4.0 Revolution?
You can download our study, Compás Millennial: La generación Y en la era de la integración 4.0 (only available in Spanish), by using the following link. Googling the word “millennial” mainly brings up photos of young people from wealthy backgrounds smiling and laughing as they take selfies. Is this really how we see millennials? Who are the young people that make up this … [Read more...] about Argentinian Millennials: Are They Ready for the 4.0 Revolution?