The study “Overview of Home Visiting Programs in Latin America and the Caribbean”, elaborated by GRADE, UNICEF LACRO and the Inter-American Dialogue, highlights the importance of home visits in enhancing the care and early development of children.
Gabriela Guerrero, Mónica Rubio, Ariel Fiszbein
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On August 30, 2024, the Dialogue’s Rule of Law Program published a policy brief on the need for democratic and effective security policies in Latin America and the Caribbean, highlighting insights from Guatemala, São Paulo, and Bogotá.
Tamara Taraciuk Broner, Daniel Caballero, Sofía Lopes, Guzmán Pérez
On August 5, 2024, the Dialogue’s Rule of Law Program published a policy brief that outlines an agenda to actively engage private sector leaders in impactful initiatives to strengthen rule of law and legal certainty in the region.
Michael Matera, Tamara Taraciuk Broner, Daniel Caballero
This report presents the best international practices in cross-cutting budget monitoring and its applicability to public budgeting for people with disabilities in Peru.
Roger Salhuana Cavides, Luis Cordero Muñoz, Mónica Rubio, Ariel Fiszbein
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Perú ha avanzado significativamente en los marcos normativos para proveer una mejora en el desarrollo infantil, pero aún hay brechas importantes por superar. A continuación, se presenta el informe sobre políticas públicas de primera infancia en Perú.
On July 12, 2024, the Inter-American Dialogue’s Rule of Law Program and Cristosal published a policy brief asserting that President Bernardo Arévalo’s government can demonstrate the feasibility of implementing effective and democratic measures to address insecurity in Guatemala.
In 2023, China’s development finance institution (DFI) issued two loans totaling $1.3 billion to Brazil. Chinese DFI lending in 2023 was slightly higher than the $863 million issued by CDB and Ex-Im Bank in 2022. Despite this slight increase, China’s sovereign lending remains modest.
On June 4, 2024, the Inter-American Dialogue’s Rule of Law Program and Ágora published a policy brief, “Uruguay: Insecurity and Organized Crime.” This is the first policy brief in a series on security policies and the rule of law in the region launched by the Dialogue’s Rule of Law Program.
Ines Fynn, Juan Pablo Luna
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On May 24, 2024, the Inter-American Dialogue released the report “Women, Remittances, and Financial Inclusion in Guatemala.” The report, produced by Manuel Orozco, director of the Migration, Remittances, and Development program, provides a financial characterization of women in Guatemala, explores barriers to financial inclusion, and outlines a path toward greater financial independence.
In this report, the Inter-American Dialogue presents the results of its study on the Escuela Plus program experience and the role of satellite television in educational practices.
Sarah Stanton, Ariel Fiszbein, Anna Herrero Tejada
This report discusses the advances and challenges of children’s rights to legal identification in the context of mixed migration movements in the American hemisphere.
Álvaro Botero, Laura Vanessa Mora, Juan Ignacio Mondelli
On May 2, 2024, the Dialogue’s Rule of Law Program, the Stanford Law School’s Rule of Law Impact Lab, and the Mexican Bar Association released a report analyzing the constitutional reform proposals presented by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador to the Mexican Congress in February 2024. The report concludes that the proposals directed at the federal judiciary constitute a direct threat to judicial independence.
This study presents a guide for higher education institutions (HEIs) and institutions with non-academic training functions. The guide aims to document the current adoption of alternative credentials, the main barriers and opportunities for institutions, and finally, offer recommendations and practical lessons for their implementation.