AQ's 2014 Social Inclusion Index: Changing Expectations in Latin America
AQ's 2014 Social Inclusion Index: Changing Expectations in Latin America
The Americas Quarterly Social Inclusion Index 2014 ranks 17 countries on 21 variables from GDP growth to government responsiveness, bringing a multidimensional approach to the way development is traditionally measured in the region. In its third year, the Index evaluates countries on access to public and private goods, popular attitudes toward empowerment and government responsiveness, and the protection of basic civil, political, and human rights. In 2014, the Index adds two new variables: disability rights and access to justice. AS/COA President and CEO Susan Segal and Senior Policy Director Christopher Sabatini commented on what makes this year's index unique.
