This year's Index shows improvements in poverty reduction, housing, and access to formal jobs.
Gender & Social Equality
Americas Quarterly Social Inclusion Index 2014: Amid Growth and Improvement, Patterns of Exclusion Remain
Índice de Inclusión Social 2014 de la Revista Americas Quarterly
AS/COA presenta los resultados del Índice de Inclusión Social 2014 en español. El índice analiza el desempeño de 17 países de las Américas en 21 categorías distintas.
Explainer: Child Labor Legislation in South America
In light of Bolivia's new child labor law, AS/COA Online examines some of its neighboring countries' policies.
Summary: The Perils and Promise of Consulta Previa
Experts shared experiences on how Latin American countries consult indigenous communities on development projects.
Behind the Numbers: Insecurity and Marginalization in Central America
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Matthew Budd and Marcela Donadio
In Americas Quarterly, Matthew Budd and Marcela Donadio describe ways to tackle the region’s problems of crime and violence.
Behind the Numbers: Women's Rights
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Joan Caivano, Jane Marcus-Delgado
More women in political power hasn't necessarily translated into more protection for women's rights.
Ask the Experts: Higher Education
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Arturo Cherbowski Lask, Francisco Suarez Hernandez, Amgad Shehata, Salvador Alva Gómez Salvador
What should be done to improve standardization for degrees and disciplines for higher education in the Americas?