Migration in LAC is on the rise, and mostly driven by the people opting out of the social contract in places where development has resulted in unresolved, distributional tensions.
When disaster strikes, the different levels of a country’s government are activated to respond quickly and effectively to meet the most immediate needs.
In a world where it seems that everything we do—or even want—has become data, how is it possible those who work in the public arena feel they don’t have enough data to work with?
From exclusion in the workplace, to criminalization of their sexual orientation and gender identity, LGBTI people still face intolerance that threatens not only their development but also their dignity and, sadly, even their lives.
Taking climate action, promoting food security and rescuing traditional knowledge through seedbanks and home gardens in Colombia
The Dominican Republic is part of an island located on the usual route of tropical hurricanes.
Nancy Lulión Contreras drove a process that resulted in major corporations, local government, and UNDP working together with the community to ensure a sufficient risk reduction apparatus was in place.
Human Development Report for Latin America and the Caribbean 2016
The report shows that what determines people to be "lifted from poverty" (quality education and employment) is different from what "avoids their fallback into poverty".
The region in photos
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Partnering and Innovating for Sustainable Development
The region has made remarkable progress in development over recent decades, from the consolidation of democratic governments and permanent improvements in health and education to the most recent achievements in environmental protection and reduction of inequality.
What we do
Our focus is to help countries in the LAC region build and share solutions in their sustainable development pathways, with inclusive and effective democratic governance, building climate and disaster resilience. In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights, capacity development, knowledge and experience-sharing and the empowerment of women.
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Latin America and the Caribbean
38%
of the population are considered vulnerable
80%
of the population lives in urban areas
37%
of all legislators and senior officials are female
40%
of the people in the region feel safe
