The Evolution of Gender Economic Gaps and the Role of Care in Mexico 2010-2023: What's Next?

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Women remain underrepresented in the global labor market, and no country has yet achieved gender equality in the workplace. This article analyzes gender gaps in Mexicos labor market between 2010 and 2023 and assesses the potential impact of expanding childcare services to help close these gaps. The findings reveal that these disparities have persisted over time and are exacerbated by factors such as living in rural areas, marital status, and the presence of dependents in the household (either children or older adults).

How Ecuador improved type 2 diabetes management with a continuous quality improvement model

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Type 2 diabetes affects millions of people in Latin America and represents one of the greatest challenges for health systems. In Ecuador, this condition particularly impacts rural and vulnerable populations, such as those in the province of Chimborazo, where health centers must respond to growing demand with limited resources.

Heat-Proof Education in Latin America and the Caribbean

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This report provides a comprehensive understanding of how extreme heat affects education in Latin America and the Caribbean and what education systems can do to anticipate, respond to, and adapt to its impacts. It examines how high temperatures reduce learning outcomes and disrupt educational trajectories, weakening the development of human capital.

The Social Registry of Households: Innovation in Beneficiary Identification in Chile: Case Study of the Socialpolicy Beneficiary Identification System

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The purpose of this report is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the RSH, covering its historical evolution, the technological infrastructure that supports it, and the implementation and oversight mechanisms that guide its operation. It also examines its role in emergency situations, with an emphasis on the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disaster risk management, and identifies the main challenges and prospects for the future, particularly in relation to self-reported information, system interoperability, and constant data updating.

The Care Partnership: An Innovative Policy Approach in Latin America and the Caribbean

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Every day, millions of families in Latin America and the Caribbean organize their lives around caregiving, whether for a young child, a person with disabilities who needs support, or an elderly person who depends on others. For a long time, public discourse focused almost exclusively on those receiving care. However, today the focus has shifted to the care partnership: well-being is no longer understood without also considering those who provide care—whether paid or unpaid—as an integral part of the equation.

Remote Tutoring in Latin America

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We study the effect of a randomized one-on-one remote phone tutoring program implemented between 2021 and 2023. The intervention reached more than seven thousand students in seven Latin American countries: Argentina, Brazil, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Paraguay and Peru. The program targeted students with low initial learning levels and focused on foundational numeracy skills using a differentiated instruction approach. We find that assignment to tutoring increased student test scores by 0.2 SD.

Without data, We Are in the Dark: Integrated Information Systems to Strengthen Early Childhood Policies

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An information system is much more than technology; it is the key to making every child visible, ensuring equitable access to services, and optimizing available resources. In early childhood, a critical period that lays the foundation for life, integrated information systems are powerful tools to transform lives.