Sources of Data on Digital Talent in Latin America and the Caribbean
Peer Reviewed
Date issued
May 2020
Subject
Machine Learning;
Big Data;
Artificial Intelligence;
Cybersecurity;
Digital Skill;
Information and Communication Technology;
Digital Technology;
Digital Infrastructure
JEL code
J24 - Human Capital • Skills • Occupational Choice • Labor Productivity;
O15 - Human Resources • Human Development • Income Distribution • Migration;
J00 - Labor and Demographic Economics: General: General
Category
Learning Materials
This publication summarizes the main sources of data available for digital talent in Latin America and the Caribbean. It provides an inventory of resources including a general description of the source and a preliminary assessment along the following dimensions: country coverage, indicators by which advanced digital skills are measured, accessibility, and quality of the data. The paper contemplates broad categories of resources and, noting country differences, highlights gaps. To conclude, it proposes a set of strategies for filling gaps in information about digital skills.
