1. Care Economy Brainstorming Session February 25, 2009
Maria Beatriz Orlando
Senior Economist, LCSPP
Remarks Labor Markets Thematic Session

2. Care Issues and Labor Markets LAC Context
Large informal sector in both labor markets and care provision
Segments of female workers who choose to be in the informal sector due to schedule flexibility (work-life balance)
3. Female labor force participation around 53% (2006) .Influenced by number of children and elderly. Cross – country heterogeneity

3. Policy Debate on Care -LAC
1.- Emphasis on Early Childhood Development and Care: institutional versus community approaches
Absence of labor force re-entry programs
The role of positive incentives –Firm Certification