Public employment services are challenged by expectations of growth, changing conditions in the labor market, and institutional contexts. An important step to meet those challenges, and to better support the strengthening and modernization of public employment services, is to generate and compile systematic information about the institutional and operational characteristics of those agencies.
“The death of a titan leaves behind a heroine widow: a goodbye to Jorge Raygada.” That was the headline of a Venezuelan newspaper the day after my father died. It was the last tribute to a humanist, journalist, politician, who dedicated his life to promoting social welfare and democratic values in Latin America. To me, it was also a goodbye to the best dad in the world, a titan father, who lost the battle to a devastating disease. Since his departure 29 years ago, I have not celebrated Father’s Day. Today is different.
The term “open source” was coined in 1998 to describe freely available software that allowed for collaboration following certain principles. Over the last 20 years, projects and businesses worldwide have become open source, using those principles and software as the foundation of practices that have changed the way information is managed, including in health care. This report is for those who want to learn more about open source software (OSS) and the benefits of its use in health care, with particular emphasis on electronic health records (EHRs).
In this fourth issue of the series "The Future of Work in Latin America and the Caribbean" we explore what the future will be like for women in the workforce. First, we highlight that while both men and women may lose their jobs in the digital revolution, women are at greater risk from automation. Then, we explore the potential of the gig economy to overcome some of the barriers that hinder women's participation in the labor market.
In this fourth issue of the series "The Future of Work in Latin America and the Caribbean" we explore what the future will be like for women in the workforce. First, we highlight that while both men and women may lose their jobs in the digital revolution, women are at greater risk from automation. Then, we explore the potential of the gig economy to overcome some of the barriers that hinder women's participation in the labor market.
Summary "Latin America and the Caribbean is Aging", featured topic in the website “Panorama of Aging and Long-term Care”.
"Technology Allied with Long-term Support Services", featured topic in the website “Panorama of Aging and Long-term Care”.
Summary "Long-term Care Systems and the Government Response", featured topic in the website “Panorama of Aging and Long-term Care”.
Summary "Long-term Care and Support Services", featured topic in the website “Panorama of Aging and Long-term Care”.
Summary "Ensuring the Quality of Long-term Support Services", featured topic in the website “Panorama of Aging and Long-term Care”.