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Congressmen want to change Pronabec’s scholarship distribution system. Carmela Chávez’s opinion
“This change in profile from a technical and meritocratic representation to a guild representation, of interested parties, generates many problems for transparency and accountability.” Our Associated Researcher Carmela Chávez shares her opinion on the legislative proposal that seeks to reconform the board of directors of Pronabec, as well as to modify the system of scholarships […]
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Eduardo Zegarra on Radio Nacional: “Piura’s agriculture cannot use water”.
“Right now, agriculture in Piura cannot use the water, which could lead to a rather complicated agricultural crisis. But it is not only that, but also the consumers themselves in Piura, Sullana and other cities would run out of water in the coming weeks.” Our senior researcher Eduardo Zegarra gave his opinion on the water […]
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25N: Some recent titles that address the issue of violence against women
In Peru, a little more than half of women (53.8%) were victims of psychological, physical or sexual violence by their partner at some time, according to the DHS 2023. Despite progress, the evidence to address this problem is still insufficient in our country. Several studies by our researchers have aimed to explore the multiple dimensions […]
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Launch of CEPAS, the network of Think Tanks of the Americas
It is with enthusiasm that we share the creation of the network of Think Tanks of the Americas CEPAS. This alliance was born with the aim of promoting knowledge, strengthening collaboration and generating innovative solutions to the shared challenges of our societies. GRADE and six other centers of outstanding work join forces to continue contributing […]
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GRADE, in partnership with SUMMA and UNICEF, leads AdaptED: Observatory for Educational Adaptation in Latin America and the Caribbean
We are pleased to share with you the launch of the new project AdaptED: Observatory for Educational Adaptation in Latin America and the Caribbean, led by GRADE, in partnership with SUMMA and UNICEF. The AdaptED Observatory will study educational resilience in the countries that are part of the Global Partnership for Education KIX in the […]
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Miguel Jaramillo shares his opinion on an eventual increase of the Peruvian minimum wage. Via La República de Colombia
“The minimum wage decision is not based on technical and economic grounds, it is a political decision”. Our senior researcher Miguel Jaramillo shares his thoughts on the new proposals for an eventual increase in the Peruvian minimum wage. Read the article on the website of La República de Colombia here.
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Miguel Jaramillo shares his opinion on the increase in public employment. Via Gestión.
According to Miguel Jaramillo, Senior Researcher at GRADE, the increase of employment in the public sector “would be correlated to the progress of public investment, but he warned that as a trend ‘it is fatal’ because of its implications on public finances”. Read the full article in Gestión for subscribers here.
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International Day of Care and Support: Posters in English and in Spanish
Given the need for rigorous evidence to strengthen the implementation of care systems and policies in Latin America, GRADE, IDRC, FORD, UNRISD in collaboration with the Global Alliance for Care, promote the Care Economy Public Policy Innovations Collaborative Action-Research Fund Latin America and the Caribbean. This initiative promotes policy innovation, rigorous evidence and collaborative work […]
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Secondary Education Day: free access publications
La educación secundaria puede ser una intervención de gran transcendencia en el desarrollo de los jóvenes. Estos entran a la secundaria en un momento en que empiezan a transiciones complejas y necesitan entornos que favorezcan el desarrollo de sus potencialidades. En años recientes, la educación secundaria se ha ido convirtiendo en objeto de mayor atención […]
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Wilson Hernández: “The conviction to leave the criminal life is often not natural, but activated by triggers”
“The conviction to leave the criminal life is often not natural, but is usually activated by triggers. According to studies, one may be getting a stable job. Another is getting married or having children and starting to think not only for oneself, but also for others. Another is taking away leisure time from teenagers in […]
