The regional InvestmentMap, or “MapaInversiones,” initiative of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) was born in Colombia and, over the years, has expanded to 14 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. In that time, it has generated a significant impact on efficiency in public investment, as shown in studies from Costa Rica, Colombia, and other … [Read more...] about InvestmentMap is Now Open Source
What makes South Korea a trailblazer in the digital transformation of the public sector?
Since 2010, South Korea has consistently ranked among the top three in the UN E-Government Development Index. What is the "secret sauce" behind this success? One could say that it results from more than 30 years of dedicated policies and governance to enhance the design and execution of digital services within the public sector. And that would be correct. However, some specific … [Read more...] about What makes South Korea a trailblazer in the digital transformation of the public sector?
How to promote citizen participation in government audits using international best practices?
Despite the representation crisis highlighted in the 2023 Latinobarómetro's report, where support for democracy in Latin America and the Caribbean has dropped from 63% in 2010 to 48%, there has been a notable increase in citizen participation in audit oversight led by Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) over the past 20 years, with digital innovation playing a key role. The … [Read more...] about How to promote citizen participation in government audits using international best practices?
How to improve human resources management in public administration, according to public servants
A meritocratic, motivated and committed civil service is essential for the delivery of public goods and services. How can human resources management policies and practices, a key aspect of public management, be strengthened? In this blog, we present the case of Chile and how national surveys of civil servants provide key evidence for better decision-making and contribute to … [Read more...] about How to improve human resources management in public administration, according to public servants
Nowcasting Poverty: Revolutionizing Estimates in Central America and the Dominican Republic
What would change if we could track poverty in real time and had accurate, up-to-date poverty estimates at our fingertips? The poverty rate is a crucial indicator for monitoring the development of our countries and for the design and evaluation of public policies. However, official poverty rates are derived from household surveys that often have limited frequency, problems … [Read more...] about Nowcasting Poverty: Revolutionizing Estimates in Central America and the Dominican Republic