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Education and Skills
Why COVID-19 is an EdTech opportunity for Latin America
The region's digital divide is hindering efforts to deliver remote learning during the pandemic. Here's how governments and start-ups can make a difference.
Latin America
Millions of jobs could be created in Latin America and the Caribbean – if the region switches to a plant-based diet
A joint study suggests moving to a plant-based diet is key to help decarbonize Latin America and the Caribbean. 19 million new jobs could be created by the move away from animal-based foo...
Corruption
Why data is Latin America's best weapon against COVID-19 corruption
Corruption has surged in Latin America alongside the pandemic. Here's how data analytics has emerged as a key weapon in the fight against this problem.
Latin America
Here's how one of the world's most congested cities is tackling air pollution
Bogotá experienced an 80% drop in atmospheric pollution during lockdown. So the Colombian capital is taking measures to improve its air quality.
Latin America
How a different kind of investment could transform Latin America
The pandemic is ravaging Latin America, but it also offers an opportunity to transform the region. Here's how the financial sector can help with ESG investing.
COVID-19
What can COVID-19 teach us about building sustainable health systems in Latin America?
Latin America has been hit hard by COVID-19 - but the crisis has shown the way forward for the region's health systems, too. Here are three areas to focus on.
Latin America
The COVID-19 crisis disproportionately affects women – here's how Latin America is addressing it
Latin American leaders are tackling the disproportionate economic impact of COVID-19 on women through policies and initiatives to accelerate gender parity.
COVID-19
U.N. aid chief to G20 on coronavirus: 'Step up now or pay price later'
The U.N. appeal aims to help 63 less economically developed countries, mainly in Latin America and Africa. Aid chief Mark Lowcock said coronavirus support has been 'grossly inadequate'.
Latin America
In post-COVID Latin America, investment in infrastructure can bring back tourism – and rebuild the economy
In post-COVID Latin America, investment in infrastructure can bring back tourism as well as rebuild the economy, says a new World Economic Forum report.
Latin America
Top factors travellers will consider before planning a trip – what hard-hit countries can consider
Countries hard hit by COVID, like those in some parts of Latin America, will need to take travellers' new concerns into account as borders reopen.
Latin America
3 ways corporate giants can innovate better with start-ups in Latin America
Corporate venturing is growing, but Latin America is behind the curve. Here are 3 ways big corporations in the region can better innovate with start-ups.
Climate Change
In Mexico, fighting climate change could soon begin in the classroom
A new initiative hopes to make climate change education a part of Mexico's national curriculum - and to turn children into climate educators as a result.
Latin America
Why support for Latin America's early tech hubs is vital for the region
Venture capital investment in Latin America reached an all-time high in 2019. Despite years of hard work to get to this point, the region now faces unprecedented challenges to maintain it.
COVID-19
Could rolling lockdowns be the answer to COVID-19 in low-income countries?
It's suggested that a strict 50-day lockdown, followed by a 30-day relaxation period, where social distancing is still followed, would help to steadily reduce cases of coronavirus.
COVID-19
Could rolling lockdowns be the answer to COVID-19 in low-income countries?
It's suggested that a strict 50-day lockdown, followed by a 30-day relaxation period, where social distancing is still followed, would help to steadily reduce cases of coronavirus.