Social Panorama of Latin America 2018

7 February 2019 | Publication

Work area(s)

Social development

Topic(s)

Poverty Employment Inequality 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Social investment/spending Social policies and programmes Social rights Women's economic autonomy

Social Panorama of Latin America 2018

- Publication corporate author (Institutional author): NU. CEPAL
- Physical description: 220 páginas.
- Publisher: ECLAC
- UN symbol (Signature): LC/PUB.2019/3-P
- Date: 7 February 2019
- ISBN: 9789211220094

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Abstract

The Social Panorama of Latin America 2018 analyzes issues crucial to understanding and action given the structural challenges facing the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean in the current economic and social situation, especially in the context of the transformations underway in labor markets.
Throughout the report, which has been published since 1991, strategies and policies are suggested for advancing toward inclusive development in accordance with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Table of contents

  • Introduction. Summary
  • Chapter I: Socioeconomic inequalities in Latin America: recent trends in the distribution of income and wealth
  • Chapter II: Poverty in Latin America: long-term trends and recent developments
  • Chapter III: Social spending and the labour market: recent trends and public policies
  • Chapter IV: Structural challenges of inclusion and the labour market
  • Chapter V. Women’s economic autonomy in a changing labour market
  • Tables.

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SDG(s)

1. No poverty 10. Reduce inequalities 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions 5. Gender equality