In this episode, MPP students Helen Orjuela and Ana Osorio explore one of the most pressing yet often overlooked public policy issues: care

They are joined by Diana Rodríguez Franco, Special Advisor on Gender and Diversity to the Inter-American Development Bank and former Secretary for Women in Bogotá, where she led the creation of the city’s internationally recognised Care System - Manzanas del Cuidado.

Together, they unpack why care work, largely carried out by women, remains undervalued despite being essential to economic and social well-being. Drawing on Diana’s experience, the conversation explores how innovative public policies can address time poverty, redistribute unpaid care, and create more equitable societies

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in gender equality, social protection, and the design of transformative policies.

🎧 Tune in to understand why care is not just a private matter—it’s a public good, and a cornerstone for inclusive development.