THE EVOLUTION OF JOBS IN THE SOCIAL SECTORS
In this second issue of The Future of Work in Latin America and the Caribbean series, we analyze the evolution of the labor market in the education and health sectors. Not only we saw that the employment rate grew considerably in the last four decades, but also that jobs in education and health are quality jobs - especially for women. In addition, the study projects the number of teachers, doctors, and nurses that the countries in the region will need in the coming years.
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The present and future of education and health jobs
Women in the education and health sectors
How many teachers, doctors and nurses will Latin America and the Caribbean need?
Introduction: What's The Future of Work in Latin America and the Caribbean series about?
Marcelo Cabrol, Manager of the Social Sector at the IDB, introduces our series of interactive notes in this audio.
Audio 1: What does the future of work entail for the education and health sectors?
Marcelo Cabrol, Social Sector Manager, talks with Ferdinando Regalia, Chief of the IDB Social Protection and Health Division, and Emiliana Vegas, former Chief of the Education Division.
Download these technical notes to learn more about this publication's methodology (in Spanish):
Forecasting the number of teachers, doctors, and nurses in Latin America and the Caribbean