This report reviews the progress made during the past three years of the implementation of the IDB’s Operational Policy on Gender Equality in Development (OP-761, the Gender Policy) and its corresponding Gender Action Plan for Operations, 2014-2016 (GAP). Specifically, it presents: (i) achievements associated with the GAP objectives and targets, compared to the GAP 2011-2013 period; (ii) key factors contributing to or inhibiting progress; and (iii) recommendations for moving forward during the period of the next GAP 2017-2019.

This report reviews the progress made during the past three years of the implementation of the IDB’s Operational Policy on Gender Equality in Development (OP-761, the Gender Policy) and its corresponding Gender Action Plan for Operations, 2014-2016 (GAP). Specifically, it presents: (i) achievements associated with the GAP objectives and targets, compared to the GAP 2011-2013 period; (ii) key factors contributing to or inhibiting progress; and (iii) recommendations for moving forward during the period of the next GAP 2017-2019.

This paper presents new data documenting the cost of salaried labor in 20 Latin American and Caribbean countries. We gather data on the three main costs associated to hiring salaried labor; (i) minimum wages and other monetary benefits, (ii) mandated contributions for social insurance and other benefits and (iii) job security provisions. We present two new indicators. First, we calculate the average non-wage cost of salaried labor (NWC).

Social security systems in Latin America and the Caribbean face important challenges. Achieving universal coverage requires rethinking the pension systems in the region and establishing solid institutions that can promote and implement the necessary changes for an effective social security. The IDB created Red PLAC in 2015 to support the efforts of Latin American and Caribbean countries in improving the institutional and technical capacity of pension institutions.

Data from checklist observations on seven home visit parenting programs in Latin America and the Caribbean.