Social welfare during the crisis and government responses

Despite the fact that the global crisis finds the region on a better economic, social and fiscal footing than in previous crises, the scenario over the coming years will be difficult. Three of the engines responsible for propelling social indicators upward during the preceding years —high growth rates, increased social spending and yields from the demographic dividend— will stall or could shut down, making efforts to reduce poverty and indigence more difficult.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Gender Equality

Reduced Inequalities

Sustainable Cities and Communities