Given the increasing fiscal constraints facing Latin America and Caribbean (LAC), it is imperative to adopt smarter, more strategic procurement approaches that reduce waste and enhance the efficiency of public funds, particularly with a focus on mid- and long-term developmental outcomes.Such a strategy could go a long way in helping bridge the financing gap for … [Read more...] about Smart Public Procurement for Better Public Spending in Latin America and the Caribbean
The Future of Tax Administrations Lies in the Intelligence Generated by Big Data
Digital transformation, professionalization of the public administration, and greater international tax cooperation are driving the creation of a second mission within tax administrations beyond traditional tax control: the data agency. This new stage of institutional evolution of the TA is the topic we address in the study Quo vadis, administración tributaria?, which … [Read more...] about The Future of Tax Administrations Lies in the Intelligence Generated by Big Data
The Global Minimum Tax is a Game Changer: Learn About the Main Tax Policy Trade-offs
The creation of a global minimum tax on the profits of multinational corporations will ensure that, for the first time in history, there is a tax that applies equally in all countries. This is a game changer for international taxation because it will force multinational corporations to pay a minimum level of tax, regardless of where they are headquartered or operate. In … [Read more...] about The Global Minimum Tax is a Game Changer: Learn About the Main Tax Policy Trade-offs
Leveraging AI to Transform Macroeconomic and Fiscal Policymaking in Latin America and the Caribbean
Macroeconomic and fiscal policy is at the brink of a transformative shift due to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), which is poised to revolutionize fiscal governance and policy formulation in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). The technology’s potential to enhance the precision of economic forecasts, optimize budget allocations, and streamline tax … [Read more...] about Leveraging AI to Transform Macroeconomic and Fiscal Policymaking in Latin America and the Caribbean
From Data to Action: Learn How Latin American and Caribbean Governments Are Pursuing Better Governance
Latin America and the Caribbean are at a crossroads of environmental sustainability and inclusive development - and public governance plays a critical role in a fair green transition, especially given existing inequalities, limited fiscal capacity, and deteriorating public trust. How are public administrations in our region performing in these and other crucial areas for our … [Read more...] about From Data to Action: Learn How Latin American and Caribbean Governments Are Pursuing Better Governance