Towards a More Supportive Care Model for Pregnant Women in Mexico
Several countries in Latin America are implementing various programs to improve pregnancy and childbirth care and thus reduce maternal, neonatal, and infant morbidity and mortality.
Socio-Economic Disparities in Latin America among Same-Sex and Different-Sex Couples (Technical Note)
Economic research on sexual minority individuals in developing countries has been constrained by the scarcity of nationally representative surveys asking about sexual orientation. This paper merges and harmonizes census data from eight Latin American countries to document socio-economic disparities between different-sex and same-sex couples.
Empowering Schools with Data: How Can We Achieve Effective Use of Educational Dashboards for Teachers and Principals?
Educational dashboards are key tools for enhancing data-driven decision-making in schools, providing teachers and principals with actionable insights. However, their adoption in Latin America and the Caribbean is hindered by challenges such as data quality issues, lack of interoperability in Education Information Management Systems (EMIS), and limited alignment with user needs. This document presents an analytical framework to address these barriers, combining a bottom-up approach that improves dashboards based on educators needs with a top-down strategy to strengthen their effective use.
Superheroes of Development 2024: Sharing Knowledge Creates Change
Sharing knowledge is key to transforming realities. This publication brings together five finalist cases from the 2024 edition of Superheroes of Development, an initiative through which the IDB Group recognizes teams that implement challenging and innovative projects across Latin America and the Caribbean. It highlights experiences from Honduras, Colombia, Bolivia, Brazil, and Guatemala, along with lessons learned that have high potential for replication and can contribute to better public policy design and improved execution of other development projects.
Secrets of a First-Time Dad’s Brain
The arrival of a first child sparks a whirlwind of hope and dreams in soon-to-be parents: the vision of a full, stable, and enriching family life intertwines with the excitement of the unknown.
In this blog post, we share research that explores how fatherhood impacts men’s brains.
From Digital Doppelgänger to the Real Philosopher: Interviewing “the Real” Peter Singer on AI and Ethics in Education
A few weeks ago, we had the chance to engage in a fascinating conversation with Peter Singer’s AI avatar—an experimental project built using his writings and public statements to provide answers that closely reflect his positions. The avatar, while compelling, left us wondering: what would the real Peter Singer say?
We don’t need to wonder anymore.
AI and Education: How to Make a True Educational Revolution Possible
For years, technology has entered classrooms across Latin America and the Caribbean with promises of an educational revolution. Many well-intentioned efforts have produced mixed results. However, evidence accumulated over recent decades has taught us that what truly makes a difference is not the technology itself, but how it is used.
Today, artificial intelligence (AI) arrives with even greater potential—but also with new questions. Are we ready to integrate AI with purpose, equity, and vision? Can we do so in light of what we’ve already learned?
The Potential of Women Leaders to Drive Change
Having women in leadership positions within organizations is a strategic decision. A study analyzing more than 1,000 publicly traded companies in 12 countries found that those with greater female representation at the executive level were 21% more likely to outperform their peers in profits and 27% more likely to create long-term value. Evidence shows that female leadership drives economic growth and enhances corporate productivity.
Exploring AI Ethics in Education: A Conversation with Peter Singer’s chatbot
In an innovative experiment, we interacted with Peter Singer’s chatbot, one of the most influential philosophers in the utilitarian school of thought, to explore the ethical implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in education.
Students as Global Citizens: 4 Ways to Build AI Readiness for Future-Ready Learners
As we look at digital transformation across the globe, conversations on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) fits into the picture are permeating every sector. For K12 (primary and secondary) education, the stakes are especially high as AI tools and applications will have impacts on workforce readiness and future-ready learners.