Measuring what we value: the case for a Basic Care Basket
Care is a cornerstone of societal development. It encompasses the actions and resources necessary to develop, sustain, and repair [...]
CSW68: the role of the multilateral system in reforming the care economy
Care is an essential part of the global economy and of the social contract upon which our society is [...]
Essential but unrecognised: paid domestic workers and the pandemic in Argentina
Despite their vital role in household functioning, domestic workers are undervalued in Argentina.
New economic measures are needed to avoid collapse of families during pandemic
The ‘basic care basket’ aims to measure this undervalued domestic work and the contribution it makes to society as a whole.
