Margarita Puerto Gomez

Senior Social Development Specialist, Africa region, World Bank

[Margarita Puerto Gomez @mpuerto21]

Preventing and responding to violence against women and girls is one of the biggest challenges we face in forced displacement contexts. Building local capacity of service providers is essential! #DRDIP @helene_rex @WorldBankKenya @WorldBankAfrica @Drdip_ug @jkkarungi @LouiseCord

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@HCHTelevDigital Bravo!

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@BiondiniCesar La mayoria niñas y no fue un error. Lastimosamente.

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@kinnon__scott @GobiernoHN @BancoMundialLAC @ChristianDCHn @saludgobhn @FHIS_HN @sernaHN @CaroLatorreA Gracias por el excelente trabajo en Honduras! 🇭🇳

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@jes_chastain True!

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@UgGrowproject @Mglsd_UG @WorldBank @PSF_Uganda @RuthBiyinzika Congrats! 🎉

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@elonmusk Is it called bird flu?

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“I believe if the past can teach us anything it’s a reminder to not let hate go unchecked.” Adrien Brody, Oscar Winner 2025!

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@DonaldJTrumpJr What an educated gentlemen.

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@elonmusk Weapons?

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@elonmusk Look who’s talking about dress codes in the White House?

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@oscarlestrada Ese es el punto! Aprender de Rusia, El Salvador, los nuevos aliados de la era de oro de Estados Unidos!

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@elonmusk Is this factual?

[Government Citizen Interaction Centre @GCICUganda]

Of the 95% of women without childcare support, 56% surveyed expressed interest in using services if they were affordable and accessible. #ChildcareAccess #WomenEconomicEmpowerment @Mglsd_UG

[Government of Uganda @GovUganda]

Presentation by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development,Aggrey David Kibenge at the High-Level policy Dialogue on childcare and Women Entrepreneurship.

On Policy Sufficiency:
"The existing policy framework provides a foundation for improving childcare, but more must be done to lower costs and enhance access, especially for low-income women and children under three years of age."

On Public Financing:
"We have seen that public financing of services significantly reduces childcare costs for citizens. A cost-benefit analysis is urgently needed to inform dialogue with the Ministry of Finance and Parliament."

On Quality Determinants:
"Quality childcare depends on two critical factors: standards and workforce. While we have started on standards, we need strategic investments in the workforce, particularly caregivers who also serve as ECD teachers."

On Partnerships:
"The current policy framework provides a strong base for partnerships. Unlocking opportunities through collaborations with civil society and the private sector is essential to support low-income women."

On Evidence-Based Policy Development:
"Policy development in childcare takes a universal but evidence-based approach, targeting foundational interventions such as clear standards, quality inspection systems, and widespread dissemination of guidelines."

On Local Government Engagement:
"Our priority is to operationalize childcare facilities in MATIP markets, strengthen the capacity of local officials, and decentralize program ownership to ensure interventions address community-specific needs."

On Private Sector Role:
"We need the private sector to expand access to quality childcare by increasing the number of caregivers and investing in underserved areas, including refugee settlements and rural districts."

On Supporting Women Entrepreneurs:
"Women entrepreneurs running childcare businesses are crucial. Through initiatives like the GROW project, we must fund their efforts and encourage corporate social investments in childcare." @Mglsd_UG
#WomenEconomicEmpowerment
#ChildcareAccess
#WorkingMoms

[Government of Uganda @GovUganda]

Uganda’s childcare policies include the National Integrated Early Childhood Development Policy (2016), the National Child Policy (2020), and the Early Childhood Care and Education Policy under MOES, focusing on children’s welfare and protection.
#WomenEconomicEmpowerment
#ChildcareAccess
#WorkingMoms

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Caring for the Youngest! Join policy forum on childcare and women entrepreneurship in Uganda on Friday 15th! #GROW @Mglsd_UG

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@KeenanPeachy @HC_Richardson Who are you?

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@HC_Richardson Where can we follow you?

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@oscarlestrada @HondurasPensant Fair enough

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@HondurasPensant @oscarlestrada Porque?