Women occupy less than half of the leadership positions in the public sector despite representing more than 50% of the population. The presence of women in leadership positions in the public sector is essential. Not only due to gender equality factors but also because there is evidence that their presence generates multiple benefits. In addition to contributing new experiences … [Read more...] about How to ensure true gender parity in the leadership of public administrations in Latin America and the Caribbean?
public management
Maneuvering uncertainty: Nowcasting to improve decision making in a crisis
One of the most common questions in times of pandemic has been: how to cope with constant uncertainty? This is because uncertainty makes it difficult to plan our lives, to manage our finances, it makes harder to have future job prospects, and even creates mental health challenges. At the macroeconomic level, uncertainty hinders the decision-making process for governments, can … [Read more...] about Maneuvering uncertainty: Nowcasting to improve decision making in a crisis
Digitalizing public service delivery in Haiti: challenges and opportunities
Digital transformation is no longer a choice. The pandemic has highlighted disparities among countries, including their ability to adapt public service delivery in response to the unforeseen shutdown of economic activities around the world and the increased needs for governmental support by citizens. At the heart of this lies a key lesson – digital transformation is no longer a … [Read more...] about Digitalizing public service delivery in Haiti: challenges and opportunities
2014 Gobernarte Award
From July 21 to October 6, 2014, applications were received for the 2nd edition of the Gobernarte 2014 Award, which invited sub-national government such as states, departments, provinces or municipalities, to submit public management innovations with the cooperation of organizations from the civil society or the private sector. In its 2014 edition, the Gobernarte award seeks … [Read more...] about 2014 Gobernarte Award
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