Until recently, Latin America and the Caribbean had been left out of the debate about the profound changes that the global labor market is experiencing due to the incorporation of robotics and artificial intelligence. One of the main reasons is that, at least until before the COVID-19 pandemic, technology adoption in our countries had been relatively slow. However, the new technologies adopted in developed countries are having an impact on the labor markets of our region.

As countries move forward in the preparation of COVID-19 vaccine distribution plans in Latin America and the Caribbean, it is critical that these plans are carried out in a transparent and equitable manner. This document raises key questions and actions that can inform transparency and equity in the deployment of COVID-19 vaccines during prioritization, monitoring, and execution of vaccination plans. Real-time monitoring and reporting of vaccination results is essential for transparency.

Latin America and the Caribbean, unlike other regions, is still quite young demographically: people over age 60 make up around 11% of the total population. However, the region is expected to experience the fastest rate of population aging in the world over the coming decades.

To promote the digital transformation of health systems, it is essential that the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) have solid regulatory frameworks that facilitate the implementation and use of digital solutions. This study identifies the key aspects that the regulatory frameworks should include to promote the adoption of Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems and analyzes the progress and areas for improvement in 26 countries in the region.