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Labour markets Poverty

Influencing parliamentary debate on labour policy in Uruguay

The IDRC-supported “Labour markets for inclusive growth” project, coordinated by the Centre for Distributive Labor and Social Studies (CEDLAS) at Universidad Nacional de La Plata in Argentina, is generating rigorous and policy-relevant evidence on how labour markets and social protection work in Latin America — and what that means for growth and inclusion.
Published date
Monday, August 19, 2013 - 09:00
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Economic and social development

Minimum wages aren’t always the best way to improve social welfare

For most countries, raising the minimum wage has long been considered a way to protect poor workers and their families.
Published date
Tuesday, March 24, 2015 - 20:00
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Gender Economic and social development Poverty

Mini soap operas foster financial education and inclusion of women in Peru

Having little or no savings can be devastating for poor families, especially in times of crisis.
Published date
Thursday, May 7, 2015 - 18:00
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Labour markets

Finding decent jobs for Peru's youth

There is an urgent need for solid research and policy guidance to tackle youth employment challenges in Latin America.
Published date
Wednesday, November 5, 2014 - 00:00
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Globalization

Premiere of "Forward Home:" The economic power of Caribbean overseas communities

The documentary "Forward Home," produced as part of IDRC's Opportunities in CARICOM Migration : Brain Circulation, Diasporic Tourism, and Investment project, reveals the economic power of the Caribbean's overseas communities.
Published date
Tuesday, April 26, 2016 - 00:00
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Gender Equity

Taxes and gender equity: Codes, behaviours, and (un)intended consequences

Inequality has many faces: gender discrimination is one of them.

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Influencing parliamentary debate on labour policy in Uruguay

Minimum wages aren’t always the best way to improve social welfare

Mini soap operas foster financial education and inclusion of women in Peru

Finding decent jobs for Peru's youth

Premiere of "Forward Home:" The economic power of Caribbean overseas communities

Taxes and gender equity: Codes, behaviours, and (un)intended consequences