Social Report Card

Results achieved as of the end of the project (March 2012) include: A series of high-profile events were delivered and three policy briefs were prepared on (a) poverty and inequality in Latin America and the Caribbean (b) protecting the poor during times of economic instability and (c) the impact of fiscal policy on the poor. These policy briefs have been well received were distributed to over 200 policymakers and experts throughout the region and have been cited in the press. A report card grading methodology was developed to assess countries in the areas of (1) fiscal policy; (2) education health and infrastructure; and (3) social protection. Report card assessments were carried out in Argentina Bolivia Brazil Mexico and Peru. These activities have contributed to greater awareness of poverty and equality issues among key economic officials policy experts the media and civil society leaders and are improving the ability of these individuals to comment on and influence the policy agendas of Latin America and Caribbean governments.