On September 12, the workshop “Building tools and methodologies for a better management of the penitentiary system” was carried out with the purpose of presenting and discussing penitentiary surveys as methodologies and instruments for the characterization of the prison population and needs evaluation in penitentiary systems, designed within the ESW framework (RG.K1308). … [Read more...] about Penitentiary System Workshop
Analogical Blackout in the Andean Community
As part of its mission identifying and promoting strategic matters for the countries in our region, the IDB has carried out a study on the analogical blackout* in Andean Community countries (CAN in Spanish), which is intended to guide countries in promoting the transition and harmonizing the spectrum planning and management policies and practices. *The Analogical Blackout is … [Read more...] about Analogical Blackout in the Andean Community
E-Government and Innovation in the Public Sector
Between September 15-19, a special mission was sent to Spain and the United Kingdom with the purpose of studying and documenting good practices involving e-government and innovation in the public sector. This mission was conducted with the support of the Knowledge and Learning Sector within the joint ICS-KNL program of Capability Development for Responsive, Citizen-centered … [Read more...] about E-Government and Innovation in the Public Sector
Online Courses
Course on “Open Government Strategies, Ed.1” In partnership with CEPAL, CLAD, OAS and the OGP, the IDB has organized two courses on Open Government: a Virtual Course on “Open Government Strategies, Ed.1” to be given at the OAS’s Virtual Campus, between November 10-21, and an International Course on “Strategies for Open Government at the Americas” offered in a blended mode … [Read more...] about Online Courses
Administrative Simplification
For the last 20 years, the “regulatory policy” has become a significant tool for governments to promote entrepreneurship and economic growth, while it has also helped to lower costs for citizens in their engagement with the government. Even though the regulation seeks to remedy market, government and social efficiency flaws, in certain cases it can create barriers to innovation … [Read more...] about Administrative Simplification