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Rethinking Caregiving: From Time Poverty to Economic Prosperity

Rethinking Caregiving: From Time Poverty to Economic Prosperity Rethinking Caregiving: From Time Poverty to Economic Prosperity

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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.

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  • (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

Creators & Guests

Host
Zannat Reza 🇨🇦
Future of Aging leader (SE Health) 🖖🏽 Storyteller 🎬 Impact network builder ✨ Aging2.0 Toronto Ambassador. 💫 Media expert
Guest
Diana Rodríguez Franco
Special Advisor at Inter-American Development Bank

What is The Future Age?

We explore creative solutions and re-imagine what life as we get older can look like. Though we’re all getting older, this is about much more than our individual experiences. How can we influence the future of aging for all generations through policy, innovation and culture shift? For more information and a list of resources go to thefutureage.ca.