How to Transform Childcare in Latin America
The examples of Chile and Colombia can help others in the region, but don’t expect one-size-fits-all solutions.
This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on closing the gender gap How can a mother with a young child work without proper childcare available The pandemic has reinforced how critical this question is for everyone, from families to companies and governments In Latin America, the challenge may be new to some parents who could afford private daycares or had access to good public options, and now spend hours on Zoom classes with their young kids However, for millions of others across the region — particularly among lower-income families — the drastic impact on...
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