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Uma ferramenta desenvolvida para explorar e compreender as dinâmicas de mobilidade intergeracional de renda em diferentes regiões do país.
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A virtual environment, our "impact monitor" Plataforma Impacto brings together a broad body of knowledge about the design, impact and mechanics of policies and programs that have already been proven effective in tackling social problems around the world.

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Social mobility in Brazil is limited by sex, race and family origin, study shows

Published by Sertão da Paraíba in 02/10/2026

Released this Friday (31), the Atlas of Social Mobility reveals that sex, race and family origin represent the biggest obstacles to social mobility in Brazil. The public platform was developed by the Institute for Mobility and Social Development (IMDS) in collaboration with the Prospera Lab group.

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