>> Skills in Latin America: Insights from the Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC)

Published on 3 May 2023 Human capital is a key determinant of success for individuals and economies alike. Literacy and numeracy are key foundations for higher-order cognitive skills, while solving problems in technology-rich environments is increasingly important, as information and communications technology (ICT) spreads into all aspects of life. Despite remarkable recent increases in enrolment and educational attainment, the countries of Latin America lag behind in skills development among both secondary school students and the wider adult population. Young adults are still struggling in the labour market, while employers report skill shortages are a barrier to business. As countries in the region seek to shift their economies into higher value-added activities to escape the "middle-income trap", they will need to improve the skills of their working-age population across the board. This report explores the situation of youth and adults in Latin America by using data from the Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC) from Chile, Ecuador, Mexico and Peru and the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Panama, Peru and Uruguay. These data have been supplemented by results from the World Bank STEP survey of adults living in urban areas of Bolivia and Colombia.

>> Further Links Country Reports for Argentina Country Reports for Brazil Country Reports for Chile Country Reports for Colombia Country Reports for Costa Rica Country Reports for the Dominican Republic Country Reports for Ecuador Country Reports for Mexico Country Reports for Panama Country Reports for Peru Country Reports for Uruguay PIAAC: Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies Adult Skills in Focus Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) PISA in Focus OECD iLibrary

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