From molecules to human capital
Map of connections in the human brain
The brain, the brain…one of the most complex organs …. And so many people scanning it, studying it, trying to understand what rules its functioning.
Don’t cry for me (children of) Argentina…
In colaboration with Sophie Gardiner.
Mozambique and Latin America are not so far apart
A recent evaluation in Mozambique shows that Early Childhood Development (ECD) interventions can be successfully implemented, rigorously evaluated, and have a direct impact on national policy dialogue, even in challenging environments with limited resources.
Briefly Noted: No. 19: July 2012: How Can We Bring the Best Talent to the Classroom? Preliminary Results of Elige Educar
Elige Educar is a Chilean public-private initiative that seeks to improve the appreciation of teachers and encourage high-performing students to study education by means of media campaigns, talks to secondary school students and scholarships to study education. This bulletin summarizes the preliminary results, which are encouraging and lead us to believe that, through programs like this, it is possible to improve the social value given to teachers and to change the academic profile of future teachers in the region.
The unique methods used by the programs Abrazo in Paraguay and Roving Caregivers in Jamaica could be replicated in other countries in the Region
By Sophie Gardiner.
The Abrazo program in Paraguay and the Roving Caregivers program in Jamaica both use unique and innovative methods that could be replicated in other Latin American and Caribbean countries. Let me tell you about them.
Cash Transfers and Anemia Among Women of Reproductive Age
Iron deficiency anemia is the most prevalent nutritional deficiency in the world, affecting more than 2 billion people in developing countries. We show that a modest cash transfer substantially reduced anemia among women of reproductive age in rural Ecuador.
Overweight children
by Ricardo Pérez-Cuevas.
The word “diet” usually brings to mind a chat among friends who are looking to lose a few extra pounds (or kilos). It’s hard to imagine that a conversation about diet would become a high priority policy discussion in Latin America. But believe it or not, it has—and it is an urgent one!
Why?
Haiti: Neglected Infectious Diseases infographic
In Haiti, the IDB and its partners integrate health, water and sanitation to fight intestinal parasites and other Neglected Infectious Diseases. This Infographic promotes the IDB's activities in Haiti and provides general information related to these diseases.
Brochure of the Neglected Infectious Diseases Initiative for Latin America and the Caribbean
Neglected Infectious Diseases (NIDs) remain one the most underfunded disease categories in global health despite their far-reaching impact and the availability of affordable treatments. The Inter-American Development Bank, the Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases/Sabin Vaccine Institute, and the Pan American Health Organization/WHO, together with the endemic countries are leading the LAC NID Initiative, a comprehensive regional agenda to address the treatment gap and implement other health measures for the benefit of all children and adults affected by these terrible diseases.
Poorer kids have become more pessimistic and detached
By Sophie Gardiner.
A recent opinion column by David Brooks in The New York Times highlights the growing inequality of opportunities for children in the US. According to research by Harvard political scientist Robert Putnam, more affluent parents have begun investing far more time and money in their children, while less affluent parents haven’t been able to.