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
Carlos Pimenta
Carlos Pimenta is a Principal Specialist in the IDB's Fiscal Management Division. He has more than 25 years of experience in matters of modernization of public management, including 8 years in the Government in Brazil, 5 in private consultancies and 13 in the IDB, where he led public management reform projects in more than 10 countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. During the 90s in Brazil he held the positions of Executive Secretary of the Council for State Reform, National Secretary in the Ministry of Administration and State Reform, President of the National School of Public Administration, and Vice-minister of Labor and of the Public administration. He has degrees in public administration and a master's in public management from the Getulio Vargas Foundation in Brazil. Currently he concentrates his work mainly in the areas of public financial management.
How do we measure public spending to address climate change in Latin America and the Caribbean?
A recent report released by the World Meteorological Organization paints a devastating picture of extreme weather events and the effects of climate change in Latin America and the Caribbean. Throughout the region, floods, droughts, heat waves, and hurricanes are killing hundreds of people, inflicting severe damage on infrastructure, and displacing population. The … [Read more...] about How do we measure public spending to address climate change in Latin America and the Caribbean?
Financial management operations under the COVID-19 pandemic: The Korean Experience
Due to the global spread of COVID-19, the world is now facing an unprecedented health and economic crisis. This novel virus is fundamentally changing our daily lives and working habits. Countries are facing several health, social and economic challenges to battle the pandemic and its effects while working to ensure the business continuity of the most important parts of their … [Read more...] about Financial management operations under the COVID-19 pandemic: The Korean Experience
Government at a Glance: Latin America and the Caribbean 2017
For most countries in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) increasing growth and improving social equity are key objectives. To achieve these goals, it is essential to have, not only good governance and good public policies, but also efficient public management. The publication Government at a Glance Latin America and the Caribbean 2017 (available in both English and … [Read more...] about Government at a Glance: Latin America and the Caribbean 2017