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
Public Management
InvestmentMap is Now Open Source
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. We are helping to create georeferenced platforms to track public investment projects, budgets, and contracting processes, while promoting citizen participation. It has … [Read more...] about InvestmentMap is Now Open Source
State capacities and climate change: the public management of complex problems
Have you ever wondered why education or health policies are tipically led by a single ministry or agency, while climate change policies involve a large group of them? Nothing short of 14 ministries in Mexico and 25 federal agencies in the United States (including the top authorities in economic policy, energy, defense, urban development, agriculture, transportation, and … [Read more...] about State capacities and climate change: the public management of complex problems