Time for women: from the local to transformative policies. Evaluation of childcare experiences in Río Grande, Argentina
| Year | : | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Author/s | : | Mora Straschnoy, Delfina Schenone Sienra |
| Area/s | : | Ethnicity, gender and citizenship |
This policy brief brings together the main findings from the evaluation carried out on two local experiences in childcare and job training. The study shows that creating infrastructure and services is essential, but not enough on its own: territorial accessibility, transportation, predictable schedules, service quality, and community trust directly affect their effective use. At the same time, it notes that these spaces strengthen child development, build neighborhood support networks, and expand women’s economic autonomy. Based on these lessons, the publication offers recommendations aimed at strengthening the local state’s guaranteeing role, closing coverage gaps throughout the life cycle, and consolidating evaluation methodologies that can be transferred to other municipalities in the region





