Analyses the economic, social and labour market situation in Panama and proposes policies to promote decent work.

This article analizes the relationship between health and economic growth and poverty. It finds that Mexico presents lower levels of health that those expected for its degree of development. It also concludes that there are huge contrasts among geographic zones, ethnic groups and socioeconomic...

Diagnostica el sistema de seguridad social en Ecuador en el marco de las reformas constitucionales que conoce actualmente el país. Describe el contexto social, demográfico y económico, tratando cuestiones como la pobreza, el desarrollo y el empleo. Presenta una serie de análisis del...

Provides a picture of social expenditures along a comparitive line. Outlines coverage and adequacy of benefits regarding old age, disability, unemployment, sickness, birth of a child, etc. Includes the poverty rates and dependency ratios as well as the pension contribution rates for eight...

En Colombia el acontecimiento más importante de 2009 en materia de estadísticasdel mercado de trabajo seguramente ha sido la publicación del informede la Misión para el Empalme de las Series de Empleo, Pobreza y Desigualdad(MESEP). Como es sabido, en el tercer trimestre de 2006 el...