The future of work and the Afro-descendant population in Latin America in the framework of COVID-19 and the transformative recovery with equality
This report analyzes the ethnic-racial inequalities in the labor market affecting the Afro-descendant population in Latin America, the potential impact of technological change associated with the fourth industrial revolution on their labor inclusion, and the exacerbated risks brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | Economic Commission for Latin America |
| Publication date: | June 30, 2020 |
| Authors: | Mariana Huepe, Martha Rangel, Raul Holz |
| Geographic focus: | Latin America |
| Page count: | 88 |
Methods
The study employs a methodology that estimates the risk of job automation based on the required skills and tasks, considering the ethnic-racial condition of workers. It also reflects on the accelerated adoption of technology during the pandemic and the heightened risks for the Afro-descendant population.
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Key Insights
The labor market is a key link between the economic and social spheres, connecting the productive structure with income distribution and access to decent work. Afro-descendants face structural inequalities, with the labor market being one of the most evident manifestations. Technological changes and the pandemic pose additional challenges for their inclusion.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: 2020 publication year | English publication language | In Latin America geographic scope | afro-descendant population | covid | employment | epidemics | equality | jobs | labor market | labor policy | latin america geographic scope | technology | viruses |