Share

How to Stop COVID-19 From Destroying Latin America’s University Dreams

By Sergio Fajardo, Gonzalo Hernández, José Toro, Jaime Parra, Felipe Gil, Víctor Saavedra

Investing in the most vulnerable students now can ensure their ability to rebuild the region's economies after the pandemic.

This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on fighting the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic See all 5 Big Ideas for recovery here: Guarantee Income | A New Trade Push | Universal Health CareNot Just GDP | Keep Kids in School BOGOTÁ – Despite the crisis, or maybe pushed by it, we have the opportunity to help our young people realize their full potential — by doing what it takes to keep them in school Youth unemployment was already plaguing Latin America before the pandemic hit The share of youth not in education, employment or training across the region was over 20%...

Read this article on the Americas Quarterly website. | Subscribe to AQ.

Related

Claudia Sheinbaum at her inauguration. (Photo: Mexican government)
Why Mexico Picked a Woman President First

For Foreign Policy, AS/COA’s Carin Zissis covers why Mexico outpaces the United States when it comes to women’s political leadership.

Moving the Needle on Food Insecurity

Philanthropy can catalyze innovation, allowing leaders to help their communities navigate the food crisis, writes the Citi Foundation’s president.

Explore