Monika Maciejewska (p)

Pablo Casas

Daily mobility in Cuba relies heavily on public transport, making it one of the least carbon-intensive systems globally. Nevertheless, this system faces numerous challenges. Resource scarcity, which has persisted since the 1990s, has intensified in the last five years due to the escalating US embargo, energy crises, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Shortages of fuel and spare parts have led to the gradual deterioration of the public transport network, resulting in unpredictable bus schedules and extended waiting times for passengers. In relation to this context, my research aims to address the following questions:
a) What is the role of passengers within the transportation system?
b) How do women experience mobility within the context of transport scarcity?
c) What impact does this scarcity have on women's daily lives?

Being mobile comes not only financial and temporal costs but also with energetic and cognitive strain. Waiting at a public transport stop is an active engagement, requiring vigilant pursuit of travel opportunities. This process is facilitated by mutual support among passengers and their interactions with transport personnel. By scrutinizing the narratives of women passengers in Santiago de Cuba concerning their daily mobility, this study aims to gain insights into their travel behaviors, experiences, coping strategies, and preferences. Additionally, it seeks to explain how these mobility challenges influence their other social roles and engagement in daily activities.

Marina Della Giusta (p), Florent Dubois, Giovanni Razzu

Monika Maciejewska

We present a theoretical framework to both underpin and provide a tool to understand and replicate the emerging
gender landscape approaches to policy making developed in cities across Europe. We develop three pillars allowing
separate consideration of the institutional, city living and collective welfare landscape and show how to consider
and measure the corresponding features at city level, with an application to the cities of the IN-HABIT consortium
whose aim is to increase inclusive health and wellbeing

Pablo Casas (p), Simone Salotti, Tryfonas Christou, Nicholas Lazarou, Abián García-Rodríguez

Marina Della Giusta

This research presents a groundbreaking approach to analyzing women's participation in the labor market through a novel gendered version of the RHOMOLO model. Despite significant advancements in gender equality, disparities in labor market participation and opportunities continue to exist. This study aims to bridge this gap by offering a detailed analysis of the impact of the Cohesion policy on gender equality within the EU labor market.

Previous studies have used the RHOMOLO model to understand regional economic dynamics but have not addressed the gender disparities in labor markets. This research fills this critical gap by integrating a gender perspective into the RHOMOLO model. This integration is not only innovative but also essential for developing policies that are inclusive and address gender-specific challenges in the labor market. To achieve this, we have developed a modified version of the RHOMOLO model, differentiating between male and female labor participation across three skill levels. This granular approach allows for a more nuanced understanding of the labor market dynamics and the distinct impact of the Cohesion policy on different gender and skill groups. The model's calibration and validation involve comprehensive data from EU labor statistics, ensuring accuracy and relevance in our findings.

The gendered RHOMOLO model is a pioneering tool that significantly enhances our understanding of gender dynamics in the labor market. By specifically focusing on the impact of the Cohesion policy, our research offers valuable insights into how policy interventions can be optimized to promote gender equality effectively. This model's ability to disaggregate data by gender and skill level provides a unique opportunity to identify targeted strategies that can mitigate gender disparities in the labor market.

Preliminary findings suggest that gender-specific interventions in the Cohesion policy can significantly influence women's participation and advancement in the labor market. The outcomes of this research are expected to provide policymakers with concrete, data-driven recommendations to design more gender-inclusive labor policies.

This research marks a significant step forward in modeling gender dynamics in the labor market. The gendered RHOMOLO model not only fills a critical gap in the existing literature but also offers practical tools for policymakers to promote gender equality in the workforce. As such, this study is poised to make a substantial impact on both academic research and policy formulation.