Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the way governments design and implement public policies, creating new opportunities to enhance prevention and response to violence against women across Latin America and the Caribbean. This policy brief provides an exploratory mapping of current AI applications in public-sector initiatives, identifying emerging uses, evidence gaps, and ethical challenges.

Remittances received by millions of families in Latin America and the Caribbean contribute significantly to poverty reduction. The possibility of sending remittances is one of the main reasons why people decide to migrate. In this new study on these flows, we project that in 2025 they will grow once againfor the sixteenth consecutive yearalthough unevenly across countries and with the notable exception of Mexico.

Skills for work are undoubtedly a transformative force for Latin America and the Caribbean. The experience of some developed countries shows that when the workforce effectively responds to the human capital needs of businesses and the economy, productivity increases and leads to greater economic growth.

Skills for work are undoubtedly a transformative force for Latin America and the Caribbean. The experience of some developed countries shows that when the workforce effectively responds to the human capital needs of businesses and the economy, productivity increases and leads to greater economic growth.

Can a brief period of economic prosperity leave a legacy of long-term adversity for local populations? This study investigates the enduring impact of the Amazon rubber boom around 1900 on contemporary income, inequality, Indigenous groups presence, and forest conservation. Identification exploits variation in historical rubber suitability across municipalities and discontinuities around rubber concession boundaries.

The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Fund is a strategic initiative aimed at bridging the gap between workforce skills and labor market demands across Latin America and the Caribbean. Established by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Fund supports private sector-driven, innovative, and scalable initiatives that promote lifelong learning and inclusive economic development.

The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Fund is a strategic initiative aimed at bridging the gap between workforce skills and labor market demands across Latin America and the Caribbean. Established by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Fund supports private sector-driven, innovative, and scalable initiatives that promote lifelong learning and inclusive economic development.