Youth Employment in the Americas: Challenges and Prospects
AS/COA hosted a panel discussion on strategies to reduce the barriers young adults face in entering the job market.
Latin American Childhood Poverty under the Lens
Even as more Latin Americans join the ranks of the middle class, childhood poverty rates remain stubbornly high in many of the region's countries. Treating the problem requires closing gaps on education and job access, say observers.
Taking Youth to Market: Expanding Formal Labor Market Access through Public-Private Collaboration
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Matthew Aho, Richard André, Isabela Echeverry, Veronica Roca-Rey
This white paper presents findings on easing access to labor markets for disadvantaged youth, drawing attention to innovative programs that promote formal employment in Colombia and Peru. Research was carried out by the Americas Society’s Social Inclusion program.
Brazil's Recognition of Same-Sex Unions
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Javier Corrales
The landmark extension of marriage rights is a ruling that all Brazilians should celebrate.
How Philanthropy is Influencing Education Reform in the United States
On May 16 AS/COA hosted a panel discussion where education experts addressed best practices in improving education for underserved schools.
AQ Interview: Judith Morrison on Afro Latinos in the Region
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Wilda Escarfuller
The IDB senior advisor talks with AQ Online about how African descendant communities are using technology to increase inclusion as well as the role of government policies.
President Obama's Trip: Hope for Latin America's Race and Inclusion Challenges
Sharing ways to boost social inclusion and address unequal access to quality education should be priorities during President Obama’s March trip to Latin America, writes AS/COA's Christopher Sabatini.