According to a study published in 2021 by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labor Organization (ILO), nearly 2 million people die each year from work-related causes. 81% of these deaths correspond to non-communicable diseases and 19% are related to occupational injuries. There is also a reported trend of deaths from heart disease and stroke associated … [Read more...] about Addressing occupational hazards and accidents in development projects
Patricia Díaz
Patricia Díaz is a senior social specialist in the Environmental and Social Solutions Unit (ESG) that focuses on labor conditions and human rights. She works in the Peru office, from where she coordinates ESG operations in the Andean Region. Patricia is among the ones responsible for supporting the implementation of Standard 2 of the ESPF. Before joining the IDB in 2021, Patricia worked for 15 years in the private sector and civil society in social management in various countries. Patricia is a historian and has a Master's degree in Political Science.