Mariano Lafuente

Mariano Lafuente es especialista principal en Modernización del Estado en la División de Innovación para Servir al Ciudadano en el BID. Ha liderado la iniciativa de Centro de Gobierno del BID desde su creación en 2013, dirigiendo proyectos de asistencia técnica con más de 15 gobiernos en América Latina y el Caribe. También coautor del libro del titulado "Gobernar para cumplir con los ciudadanos: el rol del Centro de Gobierno en América Latina y el Caribe" (2014), entre otras publicaciones especializadas. Anteriormente, fue especialista en Gestión Pública de América Latina y el Caribe del Banco Mundial.

Five Key Lessons for Improving Public Service in Latin America and the Caribbean

30 May, 2025 por Mariano Lafuente - Edgardo Mosqueira - Sandra Naranjo Leave a Comment

The ability of governments to improve citizens' lives is directly tied to their institutional capacity, with human resource management as a critical pillar. A solid and professional civil service is essential for implementing effective policies and delivering quality services. Where does the region stand? In this blog, we share 5 key lessons from the latest IDB study, which … [Read more...] about Five Key Lessons for Improving Public Service in Latin America and the Caribbean

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