Climate change is one of humanity’s greatest challenges and is driving the entire world towards economic transformation. We believe that Latin America and the Caribbean can be part of the solution to the challenges associated with climate change at the global level. Our region is a leader in nature and biodiversity: 30% of its energy comes from … [Read more...] about What is green employment and how is it changing the labor market?
Can international labor migration contribute to development?
We often hear of labor migration as a problem. Some media outlets only portray the most tragic face of immigration, while politicians of all ideologies use this issue as a weapon to provoke confrontation and get attention from the public. It is true that, if mismanaged, labor migration may become a source of exploitation of workers, inequality and poverty. However, if migration … [Read more...] about Can international labor migration contribute to development?
Boosting careers on the XXI century
-Para leer esta entrada en español, haga clic aquí- My mum had one job in her life. She was a teacher. Her story is very different from that of David Peña, a Spanish young man who in the past two and a half years has held 135 jobs. David’s story made me think about my daughter, Dora, and the challenges she will face in the labor market in a few years. … [Read more...] about Boosting careers on the XXI century