Local Government and Development
En Bogotá, un estudio revela las repercusiones del COVID-19 en las mujeres cuidadoras
Así es como luce la angustia en redes sociales: “Conozco el caso de una mujer y su hija que están en riesgo. Su pareja las golpea, la amenazó de muerte (…)”. Una muestra más: “Soy madre soltera cabeza de hogar de un joven con discapacidad, ahora estoy sin empleo, no hay subsidio al desempleo, la […]
In Bogotá, Impact Mapping Shows Covid-19’s Strain on Women Caregivers
The City of Bogota and IFC leveraged “social listening” techniques, analyzing millions of public social media mentions about Covid-19 stresses faced by women.
Leveraging data: 7 Factors for Maximizing Digital Opportunities in the Mining Sector
In our recent blog, we looked at three ways to keep vulnerable segments of the population — women and youth — from being left behind in the digital divide. Digital transformation and the renewed focus on the sustainability of mining offer great opportunities for the industry — it will help companies refresh their brands and […]
No Deal or New Deal? 3 Factors for Unlocking Digital Opportunities for Local Youth and Women
Data is the new gold. You may not wear it on your finger or store it in a bank, but you can use it to stimulate growth, create power, and exert influence. The digital economy, fueled by data, is growing faster than the traditional economy. But unlike talent, opportunity is not distributed equally. Youth in […]
IFC Helps Bridging the Capacity Gap of Local Governments in Peru
The innovative web platform ‘Municipio al Dia’ (www.municipioaldia.com), promoted by Instituto de Estudios Peruanos (IEP), a Peruvian think tank, and IFC with the support of the Government of Canada, was certified as a Good Practice in Public Management by the prestigious NGO Ciudadanos al Dia. ‘Municipio al Dia,’ a free online information and advisory service […]
IFC Engages Local Leaders in Municipal Planning in the Peruvian Highlands
A pioneering initiative implemented by IFC with support from the Government of Canada to promote good governance practices in the highlands of Peru has helped local leaders and municipal authorities prioritize municipal investments for the next 3 years so as to respond to unattended basic local needs. This effort is part of a larger initiative […]
