There are challenges Latin America must address. The new generation of long-living old-adults need to finance their livelihood, and in…
by the Working Group on Social Inclusion in Latin America
Key Messages
- Population information systems that reflect the multidimensional nature of poverty and vulnerability are key to designing effective poverty alleviation strategies.
- Recognising and potentiating local organisations’ indispensable role in managing crises and assisting vulnerable populations in Latin America can maximise synergies in policy design and implementation.
- Supporting community leaders in their roles and equipping them with adequate resources is key to enabling state-community partnerships that effectively support people living in poverty and extreme poverty.
- Progressing towards comprehensive social policy schemes that respond to individuals’ differentiated journeys, with their unique risks and vulnerabilities, is key to reducing the growing number of poor.
- Integrated social protection policies that articulate education, healthcare and labour can enhance the sustainability of poverty alleviation strategies and mitigate fiscal capacity deficits across the region.
