Download or read book OECD Skills Studies Skills in Latin America Insights from the Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC) written by OECD and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2023-05-03 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human capital is a key determinant of success for individuals and economies alike. Literacy and numeracy are key foundations for higher-order cognitive skills, while solving problems in technology-rich environments is increasingly important, as information and communications technology (ICT) spreads into all aspects of life. Despite remarkable recent increases in enrolment and educational attainment, the countries of Latin America lag behind in skills development among both secondary school students and the wider adult population.