It is at work that one finds true happiness. Fyodor Dostoevsky In Latin America and the Caribbean, we are at a critical moment to rethink how work and its rewards - such as our pensions- can guarantee the happiness that Fyodor Dostoevsky spoke of, but in the later stages of our lives. The large increase in life expectancy expected in the coming decades for the … [Read more...] about Life annuities: an opportunity for innovation in Latin America and the Caribbean
Pensions: What can we learn from countries with more advanced aging processes?
Latin America and the Caribbean is on its way to becoming an “aged” region. United Nations population projections leave no room for doubt: in the coming decades, the region will face a scenario of low birth rates and increasing longevity, which will put pension systems at risk. By 2050, the region's population structure will no longer be shaped like a pyramid but like a column, … [Read more...] about Pensions: What can we learn from countries with more advanced aging processes?
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
Could age-friendly cities save flailing pensions?
-Para leer esta entrada en español, haga clic aquí- For most of us, the mere mention of Rio de Janeiro conjures up images of youthful, well-sculpted bodies tanning half naked on the beach. But these days you might be as likely to find shirtless or bikini-clad older folks basking in the sun or building their muscles with boardwalk gym equipment. Thanks to medical, … [Read more...] about Could age-friendly cities save flailing pensions?