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Currently @ LATINNO The Covid-19 global pandemic continues under the international spotlight. While cases in Europe are beginning to stabilize, the Covid-19 spread is rapidly increasing in Latin America, where the effects of the virus can be particularly devastating as fragile health systems raise doubts on the preparedness to battle the pandemic. While some Latin American governments have pushed the adoption of temporary lockdowns to reduce the infection rates, the region’s dependency on informal economy ...
Read moreCurrently @ LATINNO On March 8th International Women’s Day is commemorated around the world as a symbolic date to increase visibility on topics of gender equality and women’s rights. In Latin America, massive mobilizations were organized by feminist groups to protest against the increasing femicide rates in the region and the lack of comprehensive policies focused on improving women’s quality of life. But March was further marked by the outbreak of the Covid-19 global pandemic, which has pushed ...
Read moreCurrently @ LATINNO Citizen participation in public service delivery improves and strengthens the relationship between citizens and governments, while promoting citizen engagement and participation in public affairs. The active inclusion of citizens enriches democratic governance by facilitating the search for solutions to public problems. This month, our newsletter focuses on democratic innovations that seek to promote citizen participation in public services in Latin America, specifically on the areas of education, security and justice, and waste management. Database ...
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