The Future of Work in Latin America and the Caribbean: What is the Impact of Automation on Employment and Wages?

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Until recently, Latin America and the Caribbean had been left out of the debate about the profound changes that the global labor market is experiencing due to the incorporation of robotics and artificial intelligence. One of the main reasons is that, at least until before the COVID-19 pandemic, technology adoption in our countries had been relatively slow. However, the new technologies adopted in developed countries are having an impact on the labor markets of our region.

Transparency and Equity in COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in Latin America and the Caribbean: Key Questions to Address Gender and Diversity Issues

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As countries move forward in the preparation of COVID-19 vaccine distribution plans in Latin America and the Caribbean, it is critical that these plans are carried out in a transparent and equitable manner. This document raises key questions and actions that can inform transparency and equity in the deployment of COVID-19 vaccines during prioritization, monitoring, and execution of vaccination plans. Real-time monitoring and reporting of vaccination results is essential for transparency.

Workforce Development and Closing the Global Digital Skills Gap

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Luke Lappala is the Director of Public Relations at Coding Dojo – a global technology education company founded in 2012 that offers three full stack coding bootcamps, full-stack part-time programs, as well as courses on data science and other emerging technologies- and a special guest in our blog series about the development of #skills21 in Latin America and the Caribbean.

The hidden beauty of costing health

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A major policy focus in moving toward UHC (Universal Health Coverage) has been on the key policy question: what services should be made available and under what conditions? And health benefits packages (HBPs) are an answer to this question as they refer to explicitly defined services that can be feasibly financed and provided under the actual circumstances in which a given country finds itself.5  

Silver Economy: A Mapping of Actors and Trends in Latin America and the Caribbean

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Latin America and the Caribbean, unlike other regions, is still quite young demographically: people over age 60 make up around 11% of the total population. However, the region is expected to experience the fastest rate of population aging in the world over the coming decades.

Splitting the Bill: Taxing and Spending to Close Ethnic and Racial Gaps in Latin America

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Ethnic and racial gaps in economic outcomes, labor opportunities and access to basic services, such as education and health remain a challenge throughout Latin America. Taxes and public spending are two effective tools governments have at their disposal to help close these gaps. However, fiscal policy tools are underutilized to reduce inequality in Latin America as compared to developed (OECD member) economies.

Digital skills to write a 21st Century CV and navigate the labor market with Artificial Intelligence

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Giancarlo Raicovi is the founder of Doctor CV and serial entrepreneur awarded for his innovative spirit by private firms and the governments of Peru and Chile. He is an employability expert and a special guest in our blog series about the development of #skills21 in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Regulatory Frameworks for Digital Health in Latin American and the Caribbean: Electronic Health Records: Progresses and Next Steps

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To promote the digital transformation of health systems, it is essential that the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) have solid regulatory frameworks that facilitate the implementation and use of digital solutions. This study identifies the key aspects that the regulatory frameworks should include to promote the adoption of Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems and analyzes the progress and areas for improvement in 26 countries in the region.

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