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Our aim is to maximize the impact of programs and practices that create economic mobility opportunities for families.
In an effort to continue promoting systemic solutions to reduce child poverty, the IDJ created the Puerto Rico Economic Mobility Lab (LabMovEPR), a space dedicated to putting families on the path to economic mobility.
LabMovEPR promotes the use of data and evidence in collaboration with government agencies and service organizations to get the most out of programs that improve the financial stability of families. We provide answers to a fundamental yet complicated question: What works when it comes to creating economic mobility opportunities in Puerto Rico?
"The Economic Mobility Lab is a project we have been working on for several years. Our lab falls precisely within our mission to significantly reduce child poverty," explained Dr. María Enchautegui, IDJ Director of Research.
The economist went on to say that this type of project has been developed in other regions such as Europe, the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and Chile, ". . . but to our knowledge, we are the first in Puerto Rico. At the lab, we collaborate with a group of experts from academia and government to identify best practices and improve programs that create economic mobility opportunities for families with children."
As part of LabMovEPR's efforts, the first workshop on 2Gen models for public officials was held last Wednesday. The meeting was attended by officials from 9 agencies. The 2Gen community aims to facilitate communication between agencies and their programs. Over a period of 15 months, the learning community will share resources, stimulate a dialogue on the generational paradigm, and identify improvement opportunities for programs that assist families.
Another ongoing project involves assessments of training programs and the social protection system in Puerto Rico. We understand that the implementation of relevant changes and improvements in service outcomes for people living in poverty is crucial.
LabMovEPR appreciates the collaboration of Laboratorio de Estudios Económicos y Sociales de Guadalajara, Boys and Girls Club of Puerto Rico, Vimenti, Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, and the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras and Mayagüez campuses.
For more information, please access the portal: www.movilidadeconomicapr.org
