Social Equity

Despite making great strides in recent years, Latin America and the Caribbean remains the most unequal region in the world. To effectively deliver on the promise of economic growth and democratic governance, the region’s institutions need better guarantee shared prosperity, protections, and rights.

The Inter-American Dialogue works to bring public attention to Latin America’s long-neglected social agenda. Our research and efforts focus specifically on taxation and social spending, women’s leadership and gender rights, and access to quality education.


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Inclusion and Development in Intermediate Cities in Guatemala: Building a Path Towards Prosperity and Equality

In May 2023, the Prosperity and Progress in Intermediate Cities project, implemented by the Inter-American Dialogue with the support of the Cities Alliance and funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), began operations with the goal of providing economic and educational opportunities to vulnerable populations at risk of migration in the department of San Marcos.


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El alcalde Pumarejo ha priorizado el apoyo a la población migrante y refugiada venezolana de Barranquilla a través de políticas inclusivas, que pueden servir como modelos para las Américas mientras sus líderes continúan lidiando con una crisis migratoria en todo el hemisferio.