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Labor Markets
From The Driver’s Seat: The Real Face of Driving for Uber in the Region
Uber and the IDB surveyed nearly 13,000 drivers across Latin America and the Caribbean, revealing a workforce that is largely male, around 40 years old, and often college educated.
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From The Driver’s Seat: The Real Face of Driving for Uber in the Region
Nature, Climate and Disaster Risk
Are We Prepared to Protect Public Infrastructure in the Event of Emergencies?
During an emergency, public buildings must continue delivering essential services to the population.
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Are We Prepared to Protect Public Infrastructure in the Event of Emergencies?
Social Protection
Can Kindness Fight Violence? How Skills and Empathy Are Empowering Youth in Haiti
In Haiti, the IDB and FAES combined job training with socioemotional skills to support vulnerable youth affected by violence.
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Can Kindness Fight Violence? How Skills and Empathy Are Empowering Youth in Haiti
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Featured Post a kid reading Early Childhood Development Reading Before Speaking: How Early Reading Reduces Gaps Reading from early childhood boosts language, brain development, and future learning. In Latin America and the Caribbean, access to books and shared reading remains unequal.
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Spotlight: Economic Analysis
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Dominican Republic
Nicaragua
Guatemala
Honduras
El Salvador
Belize
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Feb 24, 2026
Brazil
Colombia
Ecuador
Guyana
Venezuela
Suriname
Peru
Bolivia
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