Occupations: Labor Market Classifications, Taxonomies, and Ontologies in the 21st Century

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This technical note discusses what occupational catalogs are and how they can be used to inform labor markets public policy. The main classifications, ontologies and computational developments that have allowed generating up-to-date information about labor market participants are studied. Catalogs play a valuable role in providing a standardized language for the activities that people perform in the labor market.

"What is this for?" Scientific inquiry as a key to teaching 21st century STEM skills

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This document presents the impact assessment process and results of a pilot project on the learning of physics through technology among upper secondary education students in Sinaloa, Mexico. The purpose of the project was to establish a correlation between student motivation and academic performance within a school environment that enables the access to a technology tool within a classroom, such as Lab4Physics, a Lab4U model.

Hidden figures

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On July 25, 1992 representatives from 32 countries met in the Dominican Republic to celebrate the contributions of African descendant women in Latin America and the Caribbean, marking the first International Day of African Descendent Women.  Now, almost 30 years later, what do we know about black women?

Inquiry and Problem Based Pedagogy: Evidence from 10 Field Experiments

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We analyze evidence from 10 at-scale field experiments in four countries on the effect of inquiry- and problem-based pedagogy (IPP) on students’ math and science test scores. IPP creates active problem solving opportunities in settings that derive meaning to the child. Students learn by collaboratively solving real life authentic problems, developing explanations, and communicating ideas. We find that IPP increased math test scores by 0.18 standard deviations and science test scores by 0.16 standard deviations after 7 months.

Are We Paying Attention to Children’s Emotional Development?

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Scientific evidence shows that the seeds for emotional development are planted in the first years of life and provide the foundation for social functioning. What is our role in nurturing this development? How can we support children in becoming socially competent adults who care about others and society?

Digital Health for Older Adults

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Health at the service of citizens, modern, agile, at low-cost and accessible to people. Is this a luxury only developed countries can afford? Imagine the possibility of the internet giving you access to your medical history; allowing you to administer your pharmacological treatments with an electronic prescription; allowing you to schedule a medical appointment without having to go to the health center, or even letting you know the estimated wait time for a specialty appointment or surgery.

From the Patient’s Perspective: Experiences with Primary Health Care in Latin America and the Caribbean

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Most countries in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) seek to reform their health systems so they can achieve universal coverage and improve health expenditure efficiency, while meeting citizens’ ever-growing expectations about the quality of care. The role of primary health care (PHC) stands out as key to achieving these objectives in an integrated manner.

What can Korea Teach us About Long-Term Care Systems?

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Latin America and the Caribbean is aging at a rapid pace. Today, 11% of the population is over 60 years old. By 2035, the proportion of older adults will have doubled. This phenomenon implies greater care needs for a larger population of older adults facing dependency. This means some people will have difficulty performing basic daily life activities such as bathing, eating, or getting out of bed.

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