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Gender Segregation in the Workplace and Wage Gaps: Evidence from Urban Mexico 1994-2004

Ñopo, Hugo; Calónico, Sebastián - Inter-American Development Bank - 2008

This paper analyzes the evolution of gender segregation in the workplace in Mexico between 1994 and 2004, using a matching comparisons technique to explore the role of individual and family characteristics in determining gender segregation and wage gaps. The results suggest that the complete...

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Workers' Health in Latin America: An Econometric Analysis of Work-Related Injuries

Giuffrida, Antonio; Iunes, Roberto F.; Macías, Héctor - Inter-American Development Bank - 2001

Occupational health is increasingly recognized as an important public health issue in Latin American and the Caribbean. One major concern is the absence of reliable data on its magnitude and economic consequences. The first part of the paper presents the official statistics on workplace...

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Economic and Health Effects of Occupational Hazards in Latin America and the Caribbean

Giuffrida, Antonio; Iunes, Roberto F.; Savedoff, William D. - Inter-American Development Bank - 2001

This study describes the health dimension and some economic aspects of occupational safety in Latin America and the Caribbean. The study is the result of a joint effort by the IDB's Region 3 and Sustainable Development Departments which was undertaken to identify the major trends and issues...

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Entre Nosotros

Inter-American Development Bank; Inter-American … - 2012

"Entre Nosotros" is a communication space created exclusively for those who form part of the Vice Presidency for Finance and Administration. This new channel provides with the opportunity to have direct interaction and share relevant information on different topics for the achievement of VPF...

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Approach Paper: Evaluability Review of Bank Projects 2012 Title: Documento de enfoque: Revisión de la Evaluabilidad de los Proyectos del Banco 2012

Inter-American Development Bank; Office of Evaluation … - 2013

In 2011 OVE began using the DEM and the self-evaluation system as a way to assess the evaluability of the Bank's portfolio by validating the DEMs of a sample of projects. The first exercise was used as pilot to set the standards OVE would use and to inform the Board and Management of the new...

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Health, Safety, and Environmental Issues in Haiti

Cahn, Doug; Clifford, Robert - Inter-American Development Bank - 2012

This Discussion Paper is intended to serve several purposes: This Discussion Paper is intended to serve several purposes: 1. Provide basic information on health, safety and environmental (HSE) issues in the apparel industry, including generally recognized best practices. 2. Discuss the capacity...

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Sociómetro Title: Sociómetro

Inter-American Development Bank; Inter-American … - 1990

, both traditional and LAC-specific, including demographics, education, labor market, housing, and income. The indicators are …

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Ideas para el Desarrollo en las Américas (IDEA): Volumen 17: Septiembre-Diciembre, 2008: Calidad de vida: más allá de los hechos Title: Ideas for Development in the Americas (IDEA)...

Funaro, Rita - Inter-American Development Bank; Inter-American … - 2008

Este número de IDEA recoge temas de la última edición de la serie emblema del BID, Desarrollo en las Américas, titulada Calidad de vida más allá de los hechos. Resume los resultados de encuestas de opinión sobre la educación, salud y empleo y encuentra que a menudo las percepciones de la...

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IDB InfoLinks

Inter-American Development Bank; Inter-American … - 2012

This bulletin consolidates the daily Bank's internal news. It informs about events, corporate and general announcements, trainings, vacancies, etc. that are relevant for the Bank's community. These interactive bulletins could be accessed through the link under the "Related URL" field.

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A Panorama of the Peruvian Labor Markets in 2006

Ñopo, Hugo R.; Silva, Joana - Inter-American Development Bank - 2008

This is the latest version available of this document. It highlights the main stylized facts of the Peruvian labor … (INEI), the Ministry of Labor (MINTRA) and the Peruvian Central Bank (BCRP). The statistical account starts outlining the … characteristics of the supply side of the labor markets, including demographic trends and labor force participation (both at the …

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