The true value of care work in the economy.

In this episode of The Future Age podcast, host Zannat Reza explores the hidden economic value of caregiving with guest Diana Rodríguez Franco, Special Advisor on Gender and Diversity to the president of the Inter-American Development Bank. Diana talks about the true value of care work in the economy, how failing to recognize its worth disproportionately affects women, and the impact “time poverty” has on women’s economic and social opportunities. We’ll discuss how the care economy plays a fundamental role in sustaining global economic activity, and how governments around the world are finding new and innovative ways to support caregivers. For more information and a list of resources go to TheFutureAge.ca.

Resources: 

• The WEF’s Global Future Council on The Future of the Care Economy  
• Observatory of the Public Sector Innovation Case Study Library: Bogota Care Blocks  
• The Care Economy Statement  
• Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence   
• Tuktu Care  
• Caregiver Exchange | Share The Care  
• Barcelona Caring City  
• Government of Canada | Core Community Supports to Age in Community  
• Aging at Home: Cash-for-Care Models Reduce Institutionalization   

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Chapters: 

• (00:00 ) - Introduction
  


• (01:09 ) - Defining the Care Economy
  


• (02:29 ) - The Role of Caregiving in the Global Economy
  


• (04:18 ) - Women and Care Work
  


• (06:11 ) - Time Poverty and Inequality
  


• (08:08 ) - What is a Well-Designed Care Economy?
  


• (11:24 ) - Care Blocks Initiative in Bogotá
  


• (12:46 ) - Government's Role in Care
  


• (16:15 ) - Corporate Responsibility and Care Infrastructure
  


• (17:11 ) - The Final Question
  


• (18:11 ) - Conclusion